(affixed to nouns): the shape or form of the affixed noun / (affixed to on'yomi nouns): a typical example of the affixed noun; the type of the affixed noun

shape or form / shapeliness: see 形有り (katachiari) / form, as opposed to substance

(linguistics) grammatical tense / (Japanese grammar) a conjugation form of a verb

one's clothing and appearance / one's body shape or form / one's circumstances or situation / the shape or form of something

following the 連用形 (ren'yōkei, “continuative or stem form”) of a verb, indicates the state of the affixed verb or phrase: compare English just as

shapes

(obsolete) a snake, serpent

idiocy, imbecility / (dated, medicine) profound mental retardation, indicating an IQ of under 25 / an idiot, an imbecile

hot (spiciness) / dry (alcohol) / harsh, scathing (criticism)

gossip