真似
まね
mane
JLPT N5nounVocabularyLevel 3 - JLPT N5

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真似 (まね (mane)) means "Imitation". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.

Meaning

Imitation

Also : Mimicry · Behavior · Imitating

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Example Sentences

子供は親の真似をする。

こどもはおやのまねをする。

Children imitate their parents.

有名人の真似をして笑わせた。

ゆうめいじんのまねをしてわらわせた。

I imitated a celebrity and made everyone laugh.

Kanji in this word

真
True
Kunま、まこと
Onしん
JLPT N4
似
to resemble
Kunに.る、ひ.る
Onじ
JLPT N3

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Last updated Jul 25, 2026

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