真似る
まねる
maneru
VocabularyLevel 71 - JLPT N2

Meaning

to mimic

to imitate

Signification

imiter

Imiter

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 真似る (まねる) means 'to mimic'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of to mimic.

Example Sentences

子供は親の行動を真似ることが多い。

こどもはおやのこうどうをまねることがおおい。

Children often imitate their parents' behavior.

Les enfants imitent souvent le comportement de leurs parents.

有名な画家の技法を真似て絵を描いた。

ゆうめいながかのぎほうをまねてえをかいた。

I painted a picture by imitating the technique of a famous painter.

J'ai peint un tableau en imitant la technique d'un peintre célèbre.

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