Meaning

Primary

Shape

Alternatives

Form, Posture, Appearance

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

You like the status of what's in front of you. It has an excellent shape and form to it. Imagine something that would be pleasing to you in terms of its shape.

Reading

かっこう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well. Just be sure to note the かく reading, which gets changed to かっ.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 格好を見る

    to look at someone's appearance

    格好を気にする

    to be concerned with one's appearance

    格好をつける

    to try to look good to impress others, to make something look better

Context Sentences

ずい文変わった格好だね。

Your style is pretty unique, eh?

格好のいい車ですね。

Your car has a nice shape!

「何でミカサがエレンのことを好きなのか私には分からないわ。だって、エレンって傲慢だし、思いやりがないし、それに格好良くもないのに。」「恋は盲目っていうじゃない。」

"I don’t understand why Mikasa likes Eren. He’s arrogant, he’s inconsiderate, and he isn’t even good-looking." "Love is blind."

Kanji Composition