Japanese word

真似る

Pronunciation

Romajimaneru

Meaning

  • verbimitate

Example

彼は兄の話し方を真似ます。kare wa ani no hana shi kata o mane ma su

He imitates the way his older brother speaks.

Illustration for 真似る (imitate)

More examples

動画を見ながら、登場人物の動きを真似てみます。dō ga o mi na ga ra tō jō jin butsu no ugo ki o mane te mi ma su

While watching the video, I will try to imitate the character's movements.

Core concept

It means reproducing another person's words, actions, or style by using them as a model.

Common phrases

  • 話し方を真似るhana shi kata o mane ru

    imitate someone's way of speaking

  • 動きを真似るugo ki o mane ru

    imitate someone's movements

  • 声を真似るkoe o mane ru

    imitate someone's voice

Similar words

模倣するmohōsuru: To reproduce a person's words, actions, or style through deliberate and systematic study.
倣うnarau: To follow a model by adopting its way of doing something.
見習うminarau: To use someone's conduct or skills as a model for learning.

Definition in Japanese

他人の言動や様子を手本にして同じようにする。ta nin no gen dō ya yō su o te hon ni shi te ona ji yō ni su ru

Word origin

真似る (maneru) is formed from the noun 真似 (mane, "copying or imitation") and the verb-forming suffix る (ru).

Usage tips

  • In Japanese, 真似る (maneru) can describe neutral learning by copying a model as well as mimicry that seems mocking, so context determines the tone.

Other meanings

  • mimicverb

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