擬: the kanji for imitate; mock
擬 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means imitate; mock. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
擬 is written in 17 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
擬 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ギ (gi)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 模擬もぎ · mogi | mock; simulated |
| 擬音ぎおん · gion | sound effect |
| 擬人法ぎじんほう · gijinhō | personification |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 来週、模擬試験がある。Raishū, mogi shiken ga aru.There is a mock exam next week.
- この詩は擬人法を使っている。Kono shi wa gijinhō o tsukatte iru.This poem uses personification.
- ラジオドラマでは擬音が大切だ。Rajio dorama de wa gion ga taisetsu da.Sound effects are important in radio dramas.
- …日本語には擬態語が多い。Nihongo ni wa gitaigo ga ōi.Japanese has many mimetic words.
- 文化祭で模擬店を出した。Bunkasai de mogiten o dashita.We ran a stall at the school festival.
Questions about 擬
How many strokes does 擬 have?
擬 is written in 17 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 擬?
The on readings are gi (ギ). 擬 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 擬?
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.
More JLPT N1 kanji
Movement and actions
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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 擬
- 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.