模 Kanji – imitation
The Japanese kanji 模 can mean imitation, copy, mock.
Meaning and Readings
How is 模 read?
模 has the onyomi readings モ, ボ.
In romaji, these readings can be written as mo, bo.
Common Japanese Words Using 模
These common Japanese words contain 模. Select linked kanji to explore their meanings and readings.
- 規模（きぼ） — scale, scope, plan, structure
- 小規模（しょうきぼ） — small scale
- 大規模（だいきぼ） — large-scale
- 模擬（もぎ） — imitation
- 模擬試験（もぎしけん） — mock exam, practice exam, practice test
- 模型（もけい） — model, dummy, maquette
- 模索（もさく） — groping (for), fumbling around (for), searching (for an answer, solution, etc.), trying to find
- 模造（もぞう） — imitation, counterfeit, fake, sham, ersatz (object)
- 模範（もはん） — exemplar, model, example, pattern
- 模倣（もほう） — imitation, copying