フランス人にん形ぎょう

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Meanings

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noun

French doll

Refers to a doll made in a French style, often with elaborate clothing and porcelain or bisque materials; a specific type of Western doll.

person

形shape, form, style

人にん形ぎょう
General term for doll; フランス人形 specifies a French-style doll.
西せい洋よう人にん形ぎょう
Western doll in general; フランス人形 is a subset, specifically French in style.

Compound of フランス (France) and 人形 (doll), literally 'France doll'.