Kanji: 倣 (Imitate/Follow)
The kanji 倣 means "to imitate," "to follow," or "to model after." It represents the act of using an existing example as a pattern for one's own actions or creations.
Key Reading:
On-yomi (Sino-Japanese reading): ホウ (hō)
Kun-yomi (Japanese reading): なら（う）(narau)
Common Words & Usage:
倣う (narau) - Verb. To imitate, to follow an example.
模倣 (mohō) - Noun/Suru-verb. Imitation, mimicry.
先例に倣う (senrei ni narau) - Phrase. To follow a precedent.
海外に倣う (kaigai ni narau) - Phrase. To model after foreign countries.
Example Sentence:
Japanese: このデザインは伝統的な様式に倣っている。
Romaji: Kono dezain wa dentō-teki na yōshiki ni naratte iru.
English: This design is modeled after traditional styles.
Learning the correct stroke order for kanji like 倣 is essential for balanced, legible Japanese handwriting and is a fundamental part of mastering kanji writing.