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How to Say ‘Square shape’ in Japanese

四角形

shikaku kei

[shee-kah-koo kah-tah-chee]

Phrase Breakdown

四角

shikaku

[shee-kah-koo]

square; quadrangle

四角 refers to something with four corners or a four-sided shape.

Example

この紙は四角です。

This paper is square.

形

kei

[kah-tah-chee]

shape; form

形 means shape, form, or the outline of something.

Example

星の形がきれいです。

The shape of the star is beautiful.

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