形なり体かたち

な

り

か

た

ち

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Meanings

1

noun

appearance; form; looks

Refers to a person's outward appearance, including build, features, and overall look. Often used in descriptions of someone's physical form or figure.

彼かれは形なり体かたちが父ちち親おやにそっくりだ。
He looks just like his father in appearance.
その俳はい優

ゆう

は

舞ぶ

台たい

に

ふさわしい

立りっ

派ぱ

な

形なり

体かたち

を

し

て

いる

。

That actor has a fine appearance suited for the stage.

Kanji

形shape, form, style
体body, substance, object

Similar words

外がい見けん
外見 is a more common and general word for outward appearance, while 形体 is somewhat more formal and often emphasizes physical form or figure.
容よう姿し
容姿 refers specifically to one's looks or features, often with a nuance of attractiveness, whereas 形体 is broader and can include build and overall shape.

Etymology

Compound of 形 (なり, 'form, shape') and 体 (かたち, 'appearance, form'). The reading なりかたち is a native Japanese compound.