noun
Refers to a physical doll, puppet, or marionette, including traditional Japanese dolls and toys.
娘は誕生日に新しい人形をもらった。
My daughter got a new doll for her birthday.
この人
This puppet can be moved by hand.
noun
puppet (person); figurehead; yes-man
Metaphorical use for a person controlled by others, a straw man, or a yes-man. Often used in political or organizational contexts.
彼はただの上司の人形に過ぎない。
He is nothing more than a puppet of his boss.
その政治家は業界の人形だと批判された。
The politician was criticized as a puppet of the industry.