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What is the Kanji for 'Shape' and 'Figure'? | 姿

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Shape' and 'Figure', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Shape' and 'Figure' is 姿.

    kanji

    姿

    Meaning

    Shape, Figure

    Reading

    kunyomiすがた

    sugata

    onyomiし

    shi

    Parts

    女Woman 次Next

    Example Word

    姿: figure. The Japanese noun '姿 (すがた)' refers to a person's figure, appearance, or form. It is often used to describe the physical shape or silhouette of someone or something, and can also imply the presence or absence of a person. For example: her figure disappeared into the crowd「彼女の姿は群衆の中に消えた」(かのじょのすがたはぐんしゅうのなかにきえた). The figure of a mountain in the distance「遠くに山の姿が見える」(とおくにやまのすがたがみえる). This word can also be used metaphorically to describe the state or condition of something, such as 'the figure of a company'「会社の姿」(かいしゃのすがた).

    Radical

    女

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    263

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 姿

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    女

    Meaning

    Woman

    kanji

    次

    Meaning

    Next

Words Using 姿

This kanji is used in 2 words:

    word

    姿

    Meaning

    Figure

    word

    姿勢

    Meaning

    Posture

Kanji Related to 姿 Through the Part 女

These 38 kanji contain the part 女 as well.

    kanji

    媒

    Meaning

    Intermediary, Mediator

    kanji

    妖

    Meaning

    Bewitched

    kanji

    婆

    Meaning

    Old woman

    kanji

    媛

    Meaning

    Princess, Beauty

    kanji

    姫

    Meaning

    Princess

    kanji

    娯

    Meaning

    Enjoyment, Recreation

    kanji

    妙

    Meaning

    Exquisite, Marvelous

    kanji

    妄

    Meaning

    Irrational, Reckless

    kanji

    婦

    Meaning

    Lady

    kanji

    委

    Meaning

    Committee

    kanji

    桜

    Meaning

    Cherry

    kanji

    婚

    Meaning

    Marriage

    kanji

    数

    Meaning

    Number

    kanji

    嫉

    Meaning

    Envy, Jealous

    kanji

    要

    Meaning

    Important, Need

    kanji

    妻

    Meaning

    Wife

    kanji

    妊

    Meaning

    Pregnant, Swollen

    kanji

    姻

    Meaning

    Marriage, Marry

    kanji

    如

    Meaning

    As, Likeness

    kanji

    婿

    Meaning

    Bridegroom, Groom

    kanji

    嫁

    Meaning

    Marry, Bride

    kanji

    嫡

    Meaning

    Legitimate heir, Legitimate wife

    kanji

    姓

    Meaning

    Surname, Family name

    kanji

    妥

    Meaning

    Gentle, Come to terms

    kanji

    妃

    Meaning

    Princess, Queen

    kanji

    娠

    Meaning

    Pregnant, Pregnancy

    kanji

    妨

    Meaning

    Hinder, Disturb

    kanji

    始

    Meaning

    Begin

    kanji

    威

    Meaning

    Might, Intimidate

    kanji

    娘

    Meaning

    Daughter, Girl

    kanji

    嬢

    Meaning

    Lass, Young lady

    kanji

    嫌

    Meaning

    Dislike

    kanji

    好

    Meaning

    Like, Fond

    kanji

    妬

    Meaning

    Envy, Jealous

    kanji

    姉

    Meaning

    Older sister

    kanji

    妹

    Meaning

    Younger sister

    kanji

    奴

    Meaning

    Servant, Dude

    kanji

    安

    Meaning

    Cheap, Relax

Kanji Related to 姿 Through the Part 次

These 4 kanji contain the part 次 as well.

    kanji

    恣

    Meaning

    Selfish, Arbitrary

    kanji

    資

    Meaning

    Capital, Resources

    kanji

    茨

    Meaning

    Briar, Thorn

    kanji

    盗

    Meaning

    Steal

Learn the Kanji 姿

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 姿 mean?

姿 means 'Shape' and 'Figure'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Sixth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.