Japanese

かた
Meaning: model; type; style; pattern
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

型

Example sentences

A new model of smartphone was released.
溶かしたチョコレートを型に流し込む。
Pour the melted chocolate into the mold.
ドラえもんは未来から来たネコ型ロボットで、不思議な道具をたくさん持っている。
Doraemon is a cat-shaped robot from the future who has many mysterious gadgets.
能で反閇の型を練習する
I practice the ritual stepping form in Noh theater.

Usage Notes

Refers to a specific version, model, or category of a product or object.

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