Kanji: 擬 (Imitate/Simulate)
The kanji 擬 means "to imitate," "to mimic," "to simulate," or "to pretend." It represents the act of creating something that resembles or acts like something else, often as an approximation or substitute.
Key Reading:
On-yomi (Sino-Japanese reading): ギ (gi)
Common Words & Usage:
模擬 (mogi) - Noun. Imitation, simulation, mock (e.g., 模擬試験 - mock exam).
擬似 (giji) - Noun. Pseudo-, quasi-, simulated.
擬人化 (gijinka) - Noun. Personification (giving human traits to non-human things).
擬音語 (giongo) - Noun. Onomatopoeia (words that mimic sounds).
Example Sentence:
Japanese: 来月、大学入試の模擬試験があります。
Romaji: Raigetsu, daigaku nyūshi no mogi shiken ga arimasu.
English: Next month, there will be a mock exam for the university entrance test.
Learning the correct stroke order for kanji like 擬 is essential for balanced, legible Japanese handwriting and is a fundamental part of mastering kanji writing.