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.
This vase stands out for its beauty of form.
Refers to beauty in modeling, sculpting, or formative arts. Often used in art criticism.
This sculpture excels in beauty of form.
Beauty of form or shape, often used in biological or design contexts.
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.
The beauty of this car's form transcends time.
Referring to the graceful or attractive shape of a person's body or posture.
Beauty of figure or appearance, often implying grace and elegance.
I was breathless at the beauty of her dancing form.
Refers to good proportions or a well-balanced figure. Common in fashion and everyday speech.
She has the beauty of form like a model.
Describing the ideal beauty found in artistic creations or natural objects.
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.
A formal compound meaning 'beautiful appearance/form'. Often used in written descriptions.
He has such beauty of form that everyone turns to look.
This architecture pursues beauty of form through symmetry.