Translation guide
Describes something curved or bent like a hook. In Japanese, this is most commonly expressed with the adjective かぎ形の or the noun かぎ形, but other words exist for specific contexts.
The tool has a hook-shaped tip.
A hook-shaped pattern was drawn on the wall.
The noun form meaning 'hook shape'. Used when talking about the shape itself rather than modifying another noun.
This part is shaped like a hook.
A more technical or formal term, often used in scientific or medical contexts. 鉤 means 'hook' and 状 means 'shape' or 'form'.
The hook-shaped process is part of the bone.
Focusing on the curved or bent nature, often for roads, rivers, or objects.
Specifically resembling a fishhook, often with a sharp bend and a barb.
かぎ形 specifically means 'hook-shaped', implying a sharp bend or a shape resembling a hook. 曲がった simply means 'bent' or 'curved' and is more general. Use かぎ形 when the hook resemblance is important.
The curved coastline is beautiful.