型かた式しき

also: けいしき

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Common wordFreq.FrequencyTop 20,000

Meanings

noun

Used for a specific model or type designation, especially for vehicles, machinery, or equipment. Often appears in technical or commercial contexts.

型式Usage100%
- かたしき
  Standard kanji spelling; the reading かたしき is the most common.
- けいしき
  Alternate reading; less common and may be considered non-standard in some contexts.
けいしき

型かた
型 is a broader term for 'type', 'pattern', or 'mold', while 型式 specifically refers to a designated model number or classification, often for manufactured goods.
モデル
モデル is a loanword used for 'model' in a wide sense (fashion model, role model, etc.), whereas 型式 is limited to technical model designations.

Compound of 型 (かた, 'pattern', 'type') and 式 (しき, 'style', 'formula'). The reading けいしき is a less common variant using the on'yomi of 型.