Japanese

けいせい
Meaning: formation; modeling
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

形
成

Example sentences

Experiences in early childhood have a great influence on the formation of personality.
強風が大きな砂丘を形成した。
Strong winds formed large sand dunes.
青年期は自己形成において重要な時期だ。
Adolescence is an important period for self-formation.
人と環境の相互作用が、人格形成に大きな影響を与える。
The interaction between humans and their environment has a significant impact on personality development.
鍾乳洞の床には、長い年月をかけて形成された石筍が並んでいる。
On the floor of the limestone cave, stalagmites formed over many years are lined up.
大手企業連合が形成された
A major corporate alliance was formed.
灑掃応対は、人間形成の基本として古くから重んじられてきた。
Daily chores and etiquette have been valued since ancient times as the foundation of character building.

Usage Notes

Refers to the process of giving something a definite shape or form. Often used in abstract contexts like personality, public opinion, or history.

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