模倣・摸倣|もほうmohou[0]heiban (flat)
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Which spelling to use
模倣模倣 is the most common written form; learners should use it when writing this word.
摸倣摸倣 is a rarely used kanji-only variant of 模倣, so learners are unlikely to encounter it and should normally choose 模倣 instead.
Definitions
- suru verb, transitive verb, no-adjectiveimitation; copying
Conjugation
| Dictionary form | 模倣する（もほうする） |
|---|---|
| Polite (masu) | 模倣します（もほうします） |
| Negative (nai) | 模倣しない（もほうしない） |
| polite (masen) | 模倣しません（もほうしません） |
| classical zu / nu | 模倣せず・模倣せぬ（もほうせず・もほうせぬ） |
| Past (ta) | 模倣した（もほうした） |
| polite (mashita) | 模倣しました（もほうしました） |
| Past negative (nakatta) | 模倣しなかった（もほうしなかった） |
| polite (masen deshita) | 模倣しませんでした（もほうしませんでした） |
| Te form | 模倣して（もほうして） |
| Potential | 模倣できる（もほうできる） |
| Passive | 模倣される（もほうされる） |
| Causative | 模倣させる（もほうさせる） |
| Causative passive | 模倣させられる（もほうさせられる） |
| Conditional (ba) | 模倣すれば（もほうすれば） |
| tara | 模倣したら（もほうしたら） |
| Volitional | 模倣しよう（もほうしよう） |
| polite (mashou) | 模倣しましょう（もほうしましょう） |
| Imperative | 模倣しろ（もほうしろ） |
Common forms generated by rule; see the senses for honorific or irregular usage.
Synonyms & antonyms
- Synonym模造もぞうNeutralManufacturing imitation physical objects, such as models; 「模倣」 is about imitating methods or styles.
- Synonym真似まねNeutralThe everyday word for imitating or copying someone; common in speech, whereas 「模倣」 is more written and academic.
- Synonym写すうつすNeutralA general verb for copying or transcribing something; 「模倣」 specifically means emulating other people.
- Synonym模するもするWrittenA written/formal prose verb meaning to imitate or emulate; 「模倣」 is a noun and more widely used.
- Related模写もしゃNeutralTracing or copying paintings and calligraphy from an original; 「模倣」 is about imitating people's methods and styles.
- Related複製ふくせいNeutralProducing an exact duplicate, such as a reproduction of a painting; 「模倣」 is about imitating style or methods.
- Related複写ふくしゃNeutralCopying documents or pictures, as in photocopying; 「模倣」 targets other people's ideas and styles.
- Related臨写りんしゃWrittenWritten/formal prose for copying characters while following a model text; 「模倣」 is broader, covering methods and styles.
- RelatedイミテーションNeutralA loanword for imitation products, such as fake jewelry; 「模倣」 refers to the act of imitating.
- Related人まねひとまねNeutralCopying what other people do, often with a negative nuance; 「模倣」 is more neutral and academic.
- RelatedものまねNeutralImpersonations and vocal mimicry, as in comedy acts; 「模倣」 is broader and more written.
- RelatedかたどるNeutralTo be modeled on something's shape or to symbolize it; 「模倣」 is about imitating methods or behavior.
- Related写し取るうつしとるNeutralCopying text or images down exactly as in the original; 「模倣」 means emulating another person's methods.
- Related引き写すひきうつすNeutralCopying text word for word; 「模倣」 is about imitating style or creative ideas.
- Antonym創造そうぞうNeutralCreation — bringing something new into being; the opposite of 「模倣」, which follows what others have done.
- Antonym独創どくそうNeutralOriginality — creating from one's own ideas rather than copying others; the opposite of 「模倣」.
Use 「模倣」 for imitating someone's methods or style; it leans written, as in 「模倣犯」. In speech say 「真似」; for impersonation or vocal mimicry 「物真似」; for copying paintings or calligraphy 「模写」; for imitation products 「模造」; for exact duplication 「複製」; for originality 「独創」.
Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only
Japanese definitions
- まねること。にせること。
Kanji in this word
English equivalents
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