形
1
(physical) form;shape;figure
物質は温度によって形を変える。
Matter changes its form according to temperature.
2
visage;(facial) features;appearance (of a person);figure;looks
occ. written 貌
神は自分の形に人を創造された。
God created man in his own image.
3
form (as opposed to substance);manner (of action);style;(outward) appearance
自然は、環境面での危険に対しては他の形の防御を与えている。
Nature provides other forms of protection against environmental dangers.
4
(resultant) state;situation;condition;form
地方の党員たちは自党に有利な形の選挙区割りをもくろんでいます。
Local party members are trying to gerrymander the district.
5
behaviour (towards others);attitude;demeanor;manners
6
only applies to
形
shape (positional qualities of a group of stones)
Other forms
容 【かたち】 (rarely used kanji form) · 貌 【かたち】 (search-only kanji form)