English–Japanese
“copying” in Japanese
How to say “copying” in Japanese
“Copying” in Japanese is 真似 (mane).
It describes reproducing another person's actions, words, or style by making them your own actions.
Example sentences with 真似
料理は、上手な人の真似から始めても、最後には自分のやり方が見つかります。ryō ri wa jō zu na hito no mane ka ra haji me te mo sai go ni wa ji bun no ya ri kata ga mi tsu ka ri ma su
Even if you start cooking by copying someone skilled, you will eventually find your own way.
Tips for using 真似
- The noun can describe playful imitation as well as copying that is criticized, so the surrounding context shows whether it sounds approving or disapproving.
Other Japanese words for “copying”
この書類を複写します。ko no sho rui o fuku sha shi ma su
I will copy this document.