Meaning

Primary

Heart Shaped

Word Type

noun

Explanation

ハート is of course "heart" and you know that means shape. You've probably already figured this one out. It's heart shaped.

You can add this kanji to all sorts of other things too to say "____ shaped." Give it a try!

Reading

はーとがた
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)
ハートがた
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading for the kanji portion uses the kun'yomi reading. This is kind of like the reading you already learned for just without the part. And rendaku happens too, so it becomes がた. If you can remember that, you should be able to remember this reading too!

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • ハート形のチョコ

    heart shaped chocolate

    ハート形のクッキー

    heart shaped cookies

    ハート形のカード

    heart shaped card

Context Sentences

ハート形の風船を買いました。

I bought a heart-shaped balloon.

これは、ネイルアート用のハート形のストーンです。

This is a heart-shaped stone for nail art.

うちのおばあちゃんは、ハート形のおにぎりを作るのが上手です。

My grandmother is good at making heart-shaped rice balls.

Kanji Composition