English–Japanese
“imitation” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajimohō
Example
子どもは先生の動きを模倣します。ko do mo wa sen sei no ugo ki o mo hō shi ma su
The child imitates the teacher's movements.
How to say “imitation” in Japanese
“Imitation” in Japanese is 模倣 (mohō).
Reproduces an existing form, style, or action by following it as a model.
Example sentences with 模倣
芸術では、単なる模倣よりも独自の工夫が評価されます。gei jutsu de wa tan na ru mo hō yo ri mo doku ji no ku fū ga hyō ka sa re ma su
In art, original ideas are valued more than mere imitation.
Tips for using 模倣
- The word appears in 模倣品 (mohōhin), meaning a product made to resemble another product, so it often describes deliberate reproduction of a recognizable design.