What does 型 mean?
型 is a Japanese noun meaning “type” or “model” in English. It can also be translated as “mould (for shaping)” depending on context. It is written as 型 in kanji, かた in hiragana, and kata in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
新しい型の車が発売された。
A new model of car has gone on sale.
ケーキの型にバターを塗った。
I buttered the cake tin.