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形かたちから入はいる
Meanings
Expression
Verb (5-dan, る)
1. to start with the looks; to get the trappings right as the first step; to start (at the wrong end) by focusing on the superficial
Kanji used
形
shape
入
enter
Conjugations...Used in: 199
Composed of
(physical) form; shape; visage; (facial) features; form (as opposed to substance); manner (of action); (resultant) state
to enter; to come in; to join (a club, company, etc.); to enter (a university, the army, etc.); to be contained (in); to be included (in); to (be able to) fit (in a container, building, etc.)