This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

Readings

Kana: かた、がた
Romaji: kata, gata
Kana
Romaji

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?
Full Entry➤
歯型(はがた)()ります。
➥I'll take an impression of your teeth.
Full Entry➤
この(くるま)最新型(さいしんがた)です。
➥This car is the latest model.
Full Entry➤
(ぼく)夜型(よるがた)なんだ。
➥I'm a night owl.
Full Entry➤
これが新型(しんがた)(くるま)です。
➥This is a new type of car.
Full Entry➤
(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.
Full Entry➤
Find More