This kanji means form or shape.

on readings:
  • kei
  • gyō
kun readings:
  • katachi
  • kata
examples:
enkei round, circular shape
entōkei cylinder
katachi shape
kikuningyō chrysanthemum doll
mukei formless, immaterial, intangible
ningyō doll, puppet
seihōkei square
seikei geka plastic surgery
tegata (bank) bill, note, draft

links:
Wiktionary
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The last change to this page was made on 16 May 2025 by Bradley James Wogsland.