Meaning: いかたちadj. (Kanji=以下) following, next; not exceedingn. (Kanji=以下) following, something which comes nextn. (Kanji=異化) dissimilation, omission of two like sounds in a word (Phonetics); catabolism, metabolic breakdown of complex materials into simpler materials which results in the release of energy (Biology)n. (Kanji=衣架) clothes rackn. (Kanji=医家) doctor, person who is licensed to practice medicine (i.e. physician, surgeon)n. (Kanji=医科) medicine, art and science of disease treatment and health maintenance; medical departmentn. (Kata=イカ, Kanji=烏賊) cuttlefish, ten-armed sea mollusk (related to squid); squid, ten-armed cephalopod related to the octopus and cuttlefish (Zoology)adj. (Kanji=如何) whatever, whichevern. (Kanji=墨魚) squid, cuttlefish, ten-armed cephalopod related to the octopus and cuttlefish (Zoology)