模倣
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Base noun form. Refers to the act of imitating or copying something, often used in contexts like art, behavior, or technology. Example: 『彼の演技は有名な俳優の模倣です』 (kare no engi wa yuumei na haiyuu no mohou desu, 'His acting is an imitation of a famous actor').
Theme

At an art workshop, User and their friend Akira talk about learning techniques by copying masterpieces.

模倣

もほう

imitation, copying

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Memory Hook

Picture someone 'copying' a famous artist's style — they are 'mohou' (模倣, mohou, 'imitation') like a 'mimic' (sounds like mohou). Think: 'Mimic how' (mohou) to copy something!

Cultural Note

『模倣』 (mohou, 'imitation') is common in Japanese arts and media, such as in comedy where performers imitate celebrities, or in learning contexts where copying masters is a traditional practice, like in calligraphy or martial arts.

Forms

Base: 模倣Base noun form. Refers to the act of imitating or copying something, often used in contexts like art, behavior, or technology. Example: 『彼の演技は有名な俳優の模倣です』 (kare no engi wa yuumei na haiyuu no mohou desu, 'His acting is an imitation of a famous actor').