Readings

Kana: かた、がた
Romaji: kata, gata
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Definitions

1

model; type (e.g. of machine, goods, etc.)

2

type; style; pattern

Note: がた when a suffix
See also: 朝型
3

mold (mould); template; model

4

kata (standard form of a movement, posture, etc. in martial arts, sport, etc.)

5

form (i.e. customary procedure)

6

size (i.e. clothing, shoes)

7

(taxonomical) form

Note: obscure term
See also: 品種

Kanji

Readings: ケイ、 かた、 -がた
Meanings: mould, type, model

Example Sentences

あなたは朝型(あさがた)
➥Would you say you're a morning person?
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歯型(はがた)()ります。
➥I'll take an impression of your teeth.
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この(くるま)最新型(さいしんがた)です。
➥This car is the latest model.
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(ぼく)夜型(よるがた)なんだ。
➥I'm a night owl.
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これが新型(しんがた)(くるま)です。
➥This is a new type of car.
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(かれ)典型的(てんけいてき)日本人(にっぽんじん)だ。
➥He is a typical Japanese.
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