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倣

On'yomi
ホウ
HOU
Kun'yomi
なら.う
narau

emulate · imitate

Details

Strokes10
Frequency#2454
Radical人person(2)

Stroke Order

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Strokes10

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of person and release. Person imitating.

Symbolism

Imitation, imitate, mimic. Represents imitating.

Component Breakdown

倣=
亻放

person + 放

Words & Expressions

Words written with 倣

倣うならうemulate

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 倣 mean in Japanese?

倣 means emulate, imitate.

How do you read 倣?

On'yomi: ホウ (HOU). Kun'yomi: なら.う (narau).

How many strokes does 倣 have?

倣 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).

Is 倣 a good kanji for a tattoo?

倣 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means emulate, imitate. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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