What does 型 mean?
型 is a Japanese noun meaning “mold, model, style” in English. It can also be translated as “kata (in martial arts)” 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
６００―Ｊ型のプリンターが１９９７年の５月４日まで在庫切れとの御知らせありがとうございました。
Thank you for letting me know that the Model 600-J printer will not be available until May 4, 1997.
その像は型に入れられて作られた。
The statue was cast in a mold.