Translation and Meaning of: 型 - kata
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 型 (kata) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: kata
Kana: かた
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n3
Translation / Meaning: mold; model; style; form; data type
Meaning in English: mold;model;style;shape;data-type
Definition: A certain way or style that things have.
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
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Explanation and Etymology - (型) kata
The Japanese word "型" (kata) is composed of the characters "形" (katachi) and "央" (chuu). "形" means "form" or "appearance" while "央" means "center" or "half". Together, these characters form the word "型", which can be translated as "central form" or "model". In the Japanese language, "型" is used in various contexts, such as martial arts, where it refers to a set of predefined movements that practitioners must learn and execute accurately. It is also used in traditional Japanese arts such as ceramic and handwriting to refer to a mold or model to follow. In addition, "型" can also be used in more abstract contexts, such as expressions such as "型にはまる" (kata ni hamaru), which means "fit into a mold" or "conform to a pattern". In short, the Japanese word "型" (kata) refers to a model, form or pattern to be followed or imitated, and is used in various contexts, from martial arts to traditional arts and abstract expressions.How to Write in Japanese - (型) kata
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Synonyms and Similar - (型) kata
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
形態; 模様; パターン; フォルム; シルエット; デザイン
Words containing: 型
See also other related words from our dictionary:
Kana: もけい
Romaji: mokei
Translation / Meaning:
Model; Dummy; Mock
Kana: てんけい
Romaji: tenkei
Translation / Meaning:
type; standard; archetypal
Words with the same pronunciation: かた kata
Example Sentences - (型) kata
Below are some example sentences:
カットした髪型が素敵ですね。
Katto shita kamigata ga suteki desu ne
The cut hairstyle is wonderful.
- カットした - cut
- 髪型 - hairstyle/haircut
- が - subject particle
- 素敵 - beautiful/charming
- です - verb ser/estar (formal)
- ね - confirmation/affirmation particle
この模型はとても精密に作られています。
Kono mokei wa totemo seimitsu ni tsukurareteimasu
This model is made very precisely.
- この - demonstrative "this"
- 模型 - Noun "model"
- は - topic particle
- とても - adverb "very"
- 精密 - adjective "precise"
- に - target particle
- 作られています - passive verb "was done"
この型はとても綺麗ですね。
Kono kata wa totemo kirei desu ne
This type is very beautiful.
- この - demonstrative pronoun meaning "this" or "this one"
- 型 - noun that means "model", "type" or "form"
- は - topic particle indicating that the preceding noun is the topic of the sentence
- とても - adverb meaning "very" or "extremely"
- 綺麗 - Adjective that mean "beautiful", "clean" or "pretty"
- です - verb "to be" in the polite and formal form
- ね - final particle indicating that the speaker is seeking confirmation or agreement from the listener
彼女は華奢な体型をしています。
Kanojo wa kyasha na taikei o shiteimasu
She has a slender body.
She has a delicate figure.
- 彼女 - she
- は - topic particle
- 華奢な - delicate
- 体型 - body
- を - direct object particle
- しています - he has
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "mold; model; style; form; data type" é "(型) kata". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
