Kanji

What does the kanji 模 mean?

模 means imitating, copying; model, pattern. On'yomi モ、ボ.

Quick facts
On'yomiモ、ボ
Strokes14
Main radical木
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
On'yomi モ、ボ
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework14 strokes

imitating, copying; model, pattern

Memory hook

Taking a big (大) piece of wood (木) and carving it into a mould — MODEL, IMITATE.

Main radical

木tree 4 strokes

Stroke order · 14 strokes

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Common words

  • 模型もけいmodel, miniature
  • 模様もようpattern, design; situation, appearance
  • 規模きぼscale, scope

More words with this kanji

  • 模倣もほうimitation, copying
  • 模範もはんmodel, exemplar, role model
  • 模索もさくgroping for, searching for a solution

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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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