模: the kanji for imitate; pattern; model
模 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means imitate; pattern; model. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
模 is written in 14 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
模 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 4 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
モ (mo)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 模様もよう · moyō | pattern; appearance |
| 模型もけい · mokei | model; miniature |
| 模範もはん · mohan | model; example |
ボ (bo)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 規模きぼ · kibo | scale; size |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- この着物の模様はきれいだ。Kono kimono no moyō wa kirei da.This kimono has a beautiful pattern.
- 息子は飛行機の模型を作った。Musuko wa hikōki no mokei o tsukutta.My son made a model airplane.
- 彼女はクラスの模範となる生徒だ。Kanojo wa kurasu no mohan to naru seito da.She is a model student for the class.
- 大規模な工事が始まった。Daikibo na kōji ga hajimatta.Large-scale construction has started.
- 明日は雨の模様だ。Ashita wa ame no moyō da.It looks like it will rain tomorrow.
Questions about 模
How many strokes does 模 have?
模 is written in 14 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 模?
The on readings are mo (モ), bo (ボ). 模 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 模?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 模
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.