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型
型 (readings: けい, かた; Japanese kanji) means “model / type”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 典型 (typical example).
What does 型 mean?
| Kanji | 型 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | model / type |
| Readings | けい, かた |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 型
型 is read けい or かた depending on the word.
Example words with 型
| Example | 典型 (typical example) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14