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Kanji 型: meanings, readings, and example words.

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Kanji 型: mould, type, model

Key takeaways

Kanji 型: mould, type, model. Readings and core meaning.

See vocabulary and examples below.

Kanji at a glance

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Meaning

mouldtypemodel

On reading

ケイ

Kun reading

かた-がた

Radical

Core meaning / core image

Core meaning: 型

mould, type, model

Kanji structure breakdown

Structure breakdown

刑 + 土

Mnemonic story

Mnemonic story

This character depicts earth (土) being shaped according to a strict standard, similar to the rigid laws of punishment (刑). It refers to a 'model' or 'mould' used to give objects a specific and consistent 'shape'.

On'yomi and kun'yomi

On reading

ケイ
  • 模型もけい

    model / replica / miniature

  • 典型てんけい

    typical / pattern / model

Kun reading

かた
  • かた

    model / mold / shape / pattern

Commonly used words

  • 模型
    もけい

    model / replica / miniature

  • 典型
    てんけい

    typical / pattern / model

  • かた

    model / mold / shape / pattern

Example sentences

Example 1

飛行機の模を作るのが好きです。

Translation

I like making model airplanes.

Example 2

この町の模はとても詳しいです。

Translation

The model of this town is very detailed.

Example 3

このでケーキを焼きます。

Translation

I will bake a cake using this mold.

Example 4

新しいの携帯電話が発売された。

Translation

A new model of cell phone was released.

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