真似る

まねる
JLPT:N2
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1To copy or imitate someone else's actions, words, or manner; to mimic.

Group 2 VerbTransitive Verb

Examples

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.

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