Japanese Conversation · Level 18
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Japanese word
モデル
Pronunciation
Romajimoderu
Meaning
- nounmodel
Example
私の姉はモデルです。watashi no ane wa mo de ru de su
My older sister is a model.
More examples
雑誌の表紙にモデルが登場します。zas shi no hyō shi ni mo de ru ga tō jō shi ma su
A model appears on the cover of the magazine.
Core concept
Represents a person, design, or type as a clear example that others can observe and use as a guide.
Common phrases
ファッションモデルfa ssho n mo de ru
fashion model
モデルになるmo de ru ni na ru
become a model
Similar words
ファッションモデルfasshonmoderu: A person who mainly presents clothing and fashion styles.
Definition in Japanese
衣服や化粧品などを身に着けたり使ったりして、商品を見せる人。i fuku ya ke shō hin na do o mi ni tsu ke ta ri tsuka tta ri shi te shō hin o mi se ru hito
Word origin
モデル (moderu) is borrowed from English model, which is related to Latin modulus, "a small measure," and came to express a standard, pattern, or example.
Usage tips
- In everyday English, model can mean a fashion model or an excellent example, as in model student, so context identifies the sense.