Lexical entry

スクエア

sukuea

A loanword for a square shape or open space, and also for a formal, strict, or methodical manner.

Expressions & DiscoursePure GairaigoSemantic ShiftSource uncertain

Meaning

Used for a square shape or an open square-like space. As a na-adjective, it can describe something formal, methodical, correct, strict, or stiff; it also names a square-shaped tool in some contexts.

square shape
open square or open space
formal or strict manner
square tool

Examples

Example Sentences

この部屋はスクエアな形をしているので、家具が配置しやすい。

このへやはスクエアなかたちをしているので、かぐがはいちしやすい。

This room has a square shape, making it easy to arrange the furniture.

generated example

駅前のスクエアでは、週末に様々なイベントが開催される。

えきまえのスクエアでは、しゅうまつにさまざまなイベントがかいさいされる。

Various events are held on the weekends at the square in front of the station.

generated example

彼は非常にスクエアな性格で、ルールを厳格に守る。

かれはひじょうにスクエアなせいかくで、ルールをげんかくにまもる。

He has a very formal personality and follows the rules strictly.

generated example

オープン

Open in form, attitude, or state; also to open something.

ブランク

A blank space, gap, or a period of time spent not performing a specific activity.

ストイック

Describes someone who is strict with themselves and does not show emotion easily.

Evidence and Provenance

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