noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
style; way; shape; form; appearance; state
Refers to the manner, style, or condition of something, often used in the phrase なりに meaning 'in one's own way' or 'as it is'. The word is usually written in kana.
See also: なりに
He is trying hard in his own way.
This outfit is stylish enough as it is.
hermaphrodite; androgyny; hermaphroditism · hermaphroditic female characters
appearance; dress; one's look
appearance; form; looks
appearance; attire; dress
zunari helmet; head-shaped helmet
Usually written in kana; the kanji forms 形 and 態 are rare and may be confusing.
Kanji form for 'shape' or 'form', but rarely used for this reading; more commonly read かたち.
Kanji form for 'appearance' or 'state', but rarely used for this reading; more commonly read わざ or たい.
Derived from the classical Japanese verb なる (to become), originally meaning 'the way something has become'. The kanji 形 and 態 are applied for their meanings but are not commonly used for this reading.