模
模·model, pattern, imitate, scale
- On-yomi
- モボ
- Kun-yomi
- none
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 模様 | もよう | pattern, design |
| 規模 | きぼ | scale, scope |
| 模型 | もけい | model, miniature |
| 模試 | もし | practice exam, mock test |
Example sentences
この着物の模様がとても好きです。
このきもののもようがとてもすきです。
I really like the pattern on this kimono.
弟は飛行機の模型を集めている。
おとうとはひこうきのもけいをあつめている。
My younger brother collects model airplanes.
その工事は大きな規模で行われた。
そのこうじはおおきなきぼでおこなわれた。
That construction was carried out on a large scale.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Reading 規模 as *きも — it uses the ボ reading: きぼ
- Reading 模型 as *ぼけい; it is もけい
Memory aid
Picture it
Wood (木) used to carve a template — the wooden mould everything else is copied from.
Vocabulary using this kanji
- 模倣もほうimitation
- 模造もぞうimitation, counterfeit
- 規模きぼscale; scope; size (of an undertaking)
- 模範もはんmodel; example to follow; exemplar; paragon
- 模型もけいmodel; scale model; mock-up; dummy
- 模索もさくgroping (for); fumbling for a way forward; searching for a solution
- 模様もようpattern, design; state of affairs
- 模擬試験もぎしけんmock exam, practice test
Quick check
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