JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
模 — imitation
- Reading
- モ・ボ
- Meaning
- imitation; copy; mock
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
模 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is モ・ボ and it means imitation; copy; mock. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
模 appears in everyday japanese words such as 模倣 (imitation), 模型 (model) and 模範 (exemplar).
Japanese words containing 模
Frequently asked questions
What does 模 mean in Japanese?
模 means imitation; copy; mock in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 模 read?
模 is read モ・ボ. Reading it inside real words — 模倣 and 模型 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 模 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 模 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 模 in a word?
A common word containing 模 is 模倣 (もほう) — "imitation". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 模 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 模 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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