No. 2,594 in Japanese
形状
"Shape" or "form."
In a sentence
その建物の形状は非常に複雑です。
The shape of that building is very complex.
Here, "形状" is used to describe the physical shape or form of the building.
プロジェクトの成果物の形状を指定してください。
Please specify the shape of the project deliverables.
In this example, "形状" is used to refer to the specified form or outline of the deliverables.
この道具は様々な形状に変えることができます。
This tool can change into various shapes.
Here, "形状" emphasizes the versatility or capability of the tool to assume different shapes.
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