正方形
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Base noun form. Refers to a geometric shape with four equal sides and right angles. Often used in math, art, or descriptions. Example: 『これは正方形です』 (kore wa seihoukei desu, 'This is a square').
Theme

In an art class, User and their classmate Ken discuss geometric shapes for a design project they are working on together.

正方形

せいほうけい

square

Core Language Building BlocksDescriptive Language

Memory Hook

Picture a 'square' shape with four equal sides. It's 'sei' (sounds like 'say') and 'hou' (like 'how') — you say, 'Say how a square is — 正方形 (seihoukei, 'square').'

Cultural Note

Squares are common in Japanese design, such as in 『畳』 (tatami, 'straw mats') or traditional architecture. The concept is also used in mathematics and art education.

Forms

Base: 正方形Base noun form. Refers to a geometric shape with four equal sides and right angles. Often used in math, art, or descriptions. Example: 『これは正方形です』 (kore wa seihoukei desu, 'This is a square').