Japanese symbol for “shape”
格好
かっこう
Romaji: kakkou
shape; form; figure; posture
In Japanese, shape is 格好, read かっこう (kakkou).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n shape; form; figure; posture; pose
- n appearance; style
- n state; situation
- adj-na, adj-no, n suitable; fit; reasonable
- n-suf about
Written forms: 格好、恰好. Readings: かっこう、かっこ、カッコ.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “shape”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 形 | かたち katachi | (physical) form; shape; figure |
| 姿 | すがた sugata | figure; form; shape |
| 影 | かげ kage | shadow; silhouette; figure |
| 形状 | けいじょう keijou | shape; form |
| 体調 | たいちょう taichou | physical condition; state of health; shape |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 価格 | かかく kakaku | price; value; cost |
| 性格 | せいかく seikaku | character (of a person); personality; disposition |
| 資格 | しかく shikaku | qualifications; requirements; capabilities |
| 合格 | ごうかく goukaku | passing (an exam); pass; success |
| 格差 | かくさ kakusa | qualitative difference; disparity; gap |
| 大好き | だいすき daisuki | liking very much; loving (something or someone); adoring |
| 好み | このみ konomi | liking; taste; fancy |
| 友好 | ゆうこう yuukou | friendship |
See also: Chinese symbol for “shape”.
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