Translation guide
The aesthetic quality of shape, structure, or physical appearance, often in art, nature, or design.
Describing the attractive quality of an object's form, lines, or proportions.
A direct and natural phrase meaning 'beauty of shape/form'. Suitable for everyday use.
この花瓶は形の美しさが際立っている。
This vase stands out for its beauty of form.
Referring to the graceful or attractive shape of a person's body or posture.
Beauty of figure or appearance, often implying grace and elegance.
彼女の踊る姿の美しさに息をのんだ。
I was breathless at the beauty of her dancing form.
Describing the ideal beauty found in artistic creations or natural objects.
Simple and versatile phrase meaning 'beautiful shape/form'. Suitable for any context.
自然が作り出す美しい形には驚かされる。
I am amazed by the beauty of form created by nature.
形 (かたち) refers to physical shape or form, while 姿 (すがた) includes the overall appearance, figure, or posture, often implying a more holistic or graceful view. Use 形 for objects and 姿 for people or dynamic forms.
Directly translating 'beauty of form' as フォームの美 (ふぉーむのび) is unnatural. Use 形の美しさ or 造形美 instead.
Refers to beauty in modeling, sculpting, or formative arts. Often used in art criticism.
この彫刻は造形美に優れている。
This sculpture excels in beauty of form.
Beauty of form or shape, often used in biological or design contexts.
生物の形態美に魅了される。
I am fascinated by the beauty of form in living things.
Uses the loanword 'form' (フォルム). Common in fashion, design, and art contexts.
この車のフォルムの美しさは時代を超える。
The beauty of this car's form transcends time.
A formal compound meaning 'beautiful appearance/form'. Often used in written descriptions.
彼は容姿端麗で、誰もが振り返る。
He has such beauty of form that everyone turns to look.
Refers to good proportions or a well-balanced figure. Common in fashion and everyday speech.
モデルのようなプロポーションの良さだ。
She has the beauty of form like a model.
Beauty of symmetry or balance. Used in aesthetics and art theory.
この建築は均整美を追求している。
This architecture pursues beauty of form through symmetry.