かたち

Shape, form

N4noun·katachi

How to remember it

Think of 'kata' as in karate forms — a shape or pattern you practice and hold.

Example sentences

  • この星の形は丸い。

    このほしのかたちはまるい。

    This star's shape is round.

  • ケーキをハートの形に作った。

    けーきをはーとのかたちにつくった。

    I made the cake in a heart shape.

Usage

Refers to a physical or abstract form; 型 (かた) is more for molds or set patterns.

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