整形（せいけい、seikeい）
- plastic surgery

The Japanese word 整形 means "plastic surgery" or "cosmetic surgery." It refers to medical procedures performed to change or improve a person's physical appearance. It can also sometimes refer to the act of "reshaping" or "reforming" something more generally, but it is primarily associated with cosmetic enhancements. The word 整形 itself is a compound word formed from two kanji. The first 整 means "to arrange," "to put in order," or "to fix." The second 形 means "shape" or "form." Together, they describe the act of "fixing" or "arranging" a person's shape or form.

⚫︎ 整形手術 Translation: Plastic surgery / cosmetic surgery. ⚫︎ 整形外科 Translation: Plastic surgery department / cosmetic surgery clinic. ⚫︎ 顔の整形 Translation: Facial plastic surgery.

This word is used in conversations about medical procedures aimed at altering a person's physical features for aesthetic reasons. It is used in the context of discussing procedures, results, opinions, and related topics. The use is very specific to the context. It can be used casually, but is usually a formal topic. Be mindful of cultural sensitivities when discussing 整形, as attitudes towards plastic surgery can vary.

The word 整形 is primarily written in kanji. ・ Kanji: 整形 ・ Reading (Hiragana): せいけい There are no major variations in okurigana for this word.

There aren't direct synonyms for 整形 in the sense of the act. However, related words include: ・ 美容外科(びようげか): Cosmetic surgery, the medical specialty. ・ 美容整形(びようせいけい): Cosmetic surgery.

There aren't direct antonyms for 整形. However, words related to the natural state or resisting change could be considered indirect antonyms.

彼女は来月、鼻の整形を受ける予定です。 ・Translation: She plans to have a nose job next month. ・Explanation: This sentence describes someone's plan to undergo a specific type of plastic surgery.

最近、整形について考える人が増えています。 ・Translation: Recently, more and more people are thinking about plastic surgery. ・Explanation: This sentence reflects the growing trend of interest in cosmetic procedures.

The etymology comes from Chinese. The combination of 整(sei/chou) and 形(kei/gyou) to describe arranging a shape. It was borrowed into Japanese. The word's meaning developed specifically to describe physical shape adjustment in the medical field.