原形

This is the 7708th most frequent Japanese word.


原形

"原形" means "original form" or "primitive shape."


Here, "原形" refers to the original form or structure of something, in this case, a building.

この建物は原形を留めていない。

This building does not retain its original form.


In this sentence, "原形" is used to denote the base or dictionary form of a verb in linguistic terms.

その動詞の原形を教えてください。

Please teach me the base form of that verb.


Here, "原形" means an archetypal or idealized form, serving as a foundational model for creation.

物語は原形を模倣して作られた。

The story was created by imitating the archetypal form.