Japanese

かっこう
Meaning: appearance, shape, figure; stylish, cool
Part of Speech: Noun, Adjectival noun

Listen to pronunciation

Handwriting

格
好

Example sentences

That's very stylish, isn't it?
今日は特に寒いので、暖かい格好をしてください。
It's especially cold today, so please dress warmly.
彼は学者風の格好をしている。
He is dressed like a scholar.
彼はマスコミの格好の標的になった。
He became a prime target for the media.
彼は伊達な格好をしてパーティーに現れた。
He appeared at the party dressed stylishly.
薄汚い格好の男が立っていた
A shabbily dressed man was standing there.
その古い洋館は、今や野生動物たちの格好の棲家となっている。
That old Western-style house has now become a perfect habitat for wild animals.

Usage Notes

Refers to outward appearance or shape. Also used to mean 'suitable' or 'reasonable'.

Sottaku

About Sottaku

Sottaku is an app for learning Chinese, Japanese, Korean, English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian with a strong focus on SRS. It includes automatic flashcard creation for hundreds of thousands of words, grammar breakdowns in example sentences, language-specific study packs where available, adaptive quizzes, mobile apps, a browser extension, and community features. Give it a try now! All learning content is free with no limits on flashcards or study time.

Sottaku is built to match the habits of successful learners. By using Sottaku, you will naturally learn in the most efficient way possible, as proven by countless success stories in the language learning community.

Free Forever

Access all grammar guides, quizzes, and flashcards without paying a cent. Quality education should be accessible to everyone.

Smart SRS System

Our flashcard system uses the FSRS algorithm (also used in Anki) to optimize your review schedule and maximize retention.

Comprehensive Content

From hanzi, kana, hangul, and European vocabulary basics to grammar and reading practice where available, we have lessons for every level. Practice with quizzes tailored to your skill.

Community Chat

Ask level-appropriate questions and get help from the community. Learn together with fellow learners across all 8 supported languages.