No. 309 in Japanese
形
"Shape," "form," or "appearance."
In a sentence
形は美しいものです。
Shape is a beautiful thing.
The word '形' (katachi) refers to the physical form or appearance of something.
問題の形を変えれば答えが見つかるかもしれません。
If you change the form of the question, you might find the answer.
In this context, '形' (katachi) represents the structure or way something is presented.
彼らの形だけの友情は長くは続かないだろう。
Their superficial friendship will not last long.
Here, '形' (katachi) implies a superficial or outer appearance, rather than the essence or sincerity of something.
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