Meaning of 形式 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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形式JLPT 2
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Kana Readingけいしき
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Romajikeishiki
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- form (as opposed to substance); formality
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- method; system; style
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- format; mode; appearance; form (something takes)
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- math expression
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Example Sentences
形式, けいしき used in context
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There are a lot of people so today we've gone for buffet style.
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He expressed it in the form of fiction.
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Breakfast is a smorgasbord.
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君が一つの形式に拘っている限り、素晴らしい考えを思い付くことはできない。
As long as you stick to one style, you can't hit upon a wonderful idea.
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In general, young people dislike formality.
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どうやって最良の形式を確立するかという問題はまだ解決されていない。
The question of how to establish the optimal formula is still open.
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Kanji found in this word
style, ceremony, rite, function, method, system, form, expression
On: シキ
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