真似
まね
mane
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 49 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
真似 (まね (mane)) means "Imitation". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
Imitation
Also : Mimicry · Behavior · Imitating
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Example Sentences
子供は親の真似をする。
こどもはおやのまねをする。
Children imitate their parents.
有名人の真似をして笑わせた。
ゆうめいじんのまねをしてわらわせた。
I imitated a celebrity and made everyone laugh.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように~ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする~ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる~ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり~ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ~はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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