Noun+型
Meanings
- model
- type
- pattern
- kind
- form
- shape
- size (d)
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Explanation
Noun+型 is used to classify something by its model, type, or pattern. It often appears after a noun to describe a specific kind or style of the thing being talked about (e.g., a car, device, or product). It emphasizes the category or form rather than a qualitative feature. The expression is common in product descriptions, specifications, and conversations about choosing between variants. When used before a noun, 型の can connect to another noun to specify what kind of thing it is (e.g., スポーツ型のデザイン = a sports-type design).
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Example sentences
This smartphone has a sporty design.
This car is popular as a family-type minivan.
That robot has an educational-type mode.
He chose the new laptop to suit work-type用途.
I should choose a type that suits me.
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