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Meaning of (かた) in Japanese

JLPT 3
Kana Reading
かた, がた
Romaji
kata, gata
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    model; type (e.g. of machine, goods, etc.)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    type; style; pattern
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    mold (mould); template; model
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    kata (standard form of a movement, posture, etc. in martial arts, sport, etc.)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    form (i.e. customary procedure)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    size (i.e. clothing, shoes)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    (taxonomical) form

Examples of 型, かた, がた in a sentence



Related Kanji

JLPT 2

9 strokes

mould, type, model

On'Yomi: ケイ

Kun'Yomi: かた, -がた

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