真似
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Base noun form. Refers to the act of copying or imitating someone's actions, speech, or mannerisms.
Theme
At a community center, User and their friend Akira are watching children play and discuss their behavior.
真似
まね
mimicry, imitation, behavior
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Imagine a mime (sounds like 'mimic') copying someone's actions perfectly — that's mimicry. 'Mime' → 真似 (mane, 'mimicry').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『真似』 (mane, 'mimicry') is often seen in traditional arts like 『歌舞伎』 (kabuki, 'kabuki theater') where actors imitate specific roles, or in learning contexts where copying a master's technique is a respected way to acquire skills.
Forms
Base: 真似Base noun form. Refers to the act of copying or imitating someone's actions, speech, or mannerisms.