No. 431 in Japanese
型
"型" means "model," "pattern," "form," or "template."
In a sentence
このロボットは新型のモデルです。
This robot is a new model.
型 is used to describe a 'model' or 'type' of something.
彼の話し方は少し古い型にです。
His way of speaking is of an older style.
型 is used here to denote a 'style' or 'pattern' of behavior.
この数学の公式はある特定の型に基づいています。
This mathematical formula is based on a specific form.
型 refers to a 'form' or 'framework' in a conceptual sense.
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