四角い

Square or rectangular in shape; metaphorically stiff, formal, or inflexible.

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四角く adverbial form

四角 noun form

1 I-adjective

Square" / "Rectangular

Refers to objects with four corners and straight sides, encompassing both squares and rectangles.

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この部屋は四角い。

This room is rectangular.

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2 I-adjective

Formal" / "Stiff" / "Inflexible

Describes a personality or manner that is rigidly formal, overly serious, and lacking flexibility.

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四角い

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Square or rectangular in shape; metaphorically stiff, formal, or inflexible.

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