Meaning

Primary

Dictionary Form

Word Type

noun

Explanation

This is a combination of the word 辞書 "dictionary" and the suffix 〜形 or "form." Put them together and you get dictionary form!

Reading

じしょけい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

「食べた」の辞書形は「食べる」です。

The dictionary form of "ate" is "eat."

辞書形は分かるんですが、活用形がよく分かりません。

I'm fine with dictionary form, but I have trouble with conjugated form.

この言葉の辞書形を書きなさい。分からなければ辞書を使ってもかまいません。

Write the dictionary form of this word. You may use a dictionary if you do not know it.

Kanji Composition