形 kanji: meaning “shape”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N37 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- shape
- On'yomi
- ケイ、ギョウ
- Kun'yomi
- かた、かたち、なり
Picture story to remember 形
Two dry (干) clay pots get three slanting strokes to finish their shape.
Parts in this story:干
How to write 形: stroke order
形 is written with 7 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 形
- 形成けいせいformation
- 形作るかたちづくるto form
Practice this kanji in the app
Review 形 with the picture story and come back to it as you forget.
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