To copy or imitate someone else's actions, words, or manner; to mimic.
子どもは親の話し方をすぐ真似ることが多い。
Children often quickly imitate the way their parents speak.
彼は有名な絵師の作風を真似て絵を描いた。
He painted in the style of a famous artist, imitating their technique.
面接で他人の受け答えを真似るだけではだめだ。
Just copying someone else's answers in an interview won't do.
ギャグの真似をしてみんなが笑った。
He mimicked the joke and everyone laughed.