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平方形 (へいほうけい) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

平へい方ほう形けい

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Meanings

1

square; square shape

Refers to a geometric square or something square-shaped. Often used in technical or descriptive contexts.

この部屋へやは平へい方ほう形けいをしている。
This room is square-shaped.

平へい方ほう形けいのテーブルを買かった。

I bought a square table.

Kanji

平even, flat, peace
方direction, person, alternative
形shape, form, style

Related words

正せい方ほう形けい
正方形 is the standard word for a square in geometry; 平方形 is less common and may sound more descriptive or technical.
四し角かく
四角 is a more casual, everyday word for a square or rectangle; 平方形 is more formal and explicitly refers to a square.

Built from

平へい+方ほう形けい

Etymology

Compound of 平方 (へいほう, 'square' as in area or exponent) and 形 (けい, 'shape'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word transparently means 'square shape'.