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formation; molding; making (up); taking form; giving form to
repair (e.g. with plastic surgery); replacement; -plasty
長い年月をかけて性格が形成されます。
Character is formed over many years.
幼少期の経験が人格の形成に影響します。
Experiences in early childhood affect personality formation.
企業文化の形成には時間がかかります。
The formation of corporate culture takes time.