noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
spherical shape; globular shape
Describes something that is round like a ball or sphere. Often used in geometry, design, and descriptions of objects.
The Earth is spherical in shape.
このランプは球形のデザインだ。
This lamp has a spherical design.
円形 refers to a flat, two-dimensional circular shape, whereas 球形 describes a three-dimensional sphere.
Compound of 球 (kyū, 'ball, sphere') and 形 (kei, 'shape, form').