Translation guide
The English phrase 'in form' can refer to being in good physical or mental condition, or to the shape or structure of something. This guide focuses on the most common meaning: being in good condition, especially in sports or performance contexts.
To describe someone or something being in top shape, performing well, or feeling fit.
A very common and natural way to say 'in good form' or 'in good condition'. Used for both physical and mental states, as well as for machines or systems.
To describe the physical form, shape, or configuration of something.
Used to say 'in the form of ~'. The noun before の indicates the shape or format.
データを表の形で示す。
Show the data in the form of a table.
薬を液体の形で飲む。
Take the medicine in liquid form.
今日は調子がいい。
I'm in good form today.
彼は最近調子がいいね。
He's been in good form lately.
Means 'in good condition' or 'doing well'. Slightly more formal than 調子がいい, often used in news or reports.
チームは今シーズン好調だ。
The team is in good form this season.
Means 'in excellent form' or 'at one's best'. Emphatic, often used in sports commentary or casual boasting.
今日は絶好調だ！
I'm in top form today!
Means 'in the state/form of ~'. More abstract than 形, used for conditions or states.
この物質は気体の状態で存在する。
This substance exists in gaseous form.