pattern, example, model
On'yomi (音読み)
- モ
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
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About this kanji
The kanji 「模」 primarily means pattern, example, or model. It is used as a noun and appears in various compounds. For instance, 「模様」 (もよう) means pattern, often referring to designs on fabric or wallpaper. Another example is 「模範」 (もはん), which means example, something to model oneself after, like a role model. Additionally, 「模造」 (もぞう) means imitation, often used in contexts like imitating artwork. One important note is that this kanji does not have a native Japanese reading, making its usage mainly in compounds or as a noun.
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Example sentences
この模様はとても美しい。
This pattern is very beautiful.
Meanings across languages
- English
- pattern, example, model
- Tiếng Việt
- hình mẫu, mô hình
- 日本語
- 模様, 例, モデル
- 한국어
- 패턴, 예, 모델
- 中文
- 图案, 例子, 模型
- id
- pola, contoh, model
- th
- รูปแบบ, ตัวอย่าง, โมเดล
- es
- patrón, ejemplo, modelo
- fr
- modèle, exemple, exemple
- de
- Muster, Beispiel, Modell
- pt
- padrão, exemplo, modelo
Common compounds
- 模様もようpattern, design
- 模範もはんexample, model, paragon
- 模造もぞうimitation, replica
- 模型もけいmodel, scale model
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