形 — Shape
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A toy in the shape (形) of a person (人) is a doll.
Frequently Asked Questions About 形 (Shape)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 形 (Shape)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 形 ("Shape", read as けい) is: Just a man working on the shape of the gyoza (ぎょう) cake (けい) with his katana (かた)... Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 形 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 形 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 形 means "Shape". Its primary reading is けい (On'yomi: けい, ぎょう; Kun'yomi: かた). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 形?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 形 include: 人形 (にんぎょう - doll, figure).
How do Japanese kanji mnemonics help you remember 形 (Shape) faster?
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