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擬
On'yomi
ギ
GI
Kun'yomi
まが.い・もど.き
magai / modoki
mimic · aim (a gun) at · nominate · imitate
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes17
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and doubt. Imitating doubtfully with hand.
Symbolism
Simulation, imitation, copy. Represents imitating.
Component Breakdown
擬=
扌疑
hand + 疑
Words & Expressions
Words written with 擬
模擬試験もぎしけんmock exam
Proverbs & Idioms
擬制は実を生む
ぎせいはじつをうむ
Fiction can create reality
Pretense sometimes leads to actual outcomes
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 擬 mean in Japanese?
擬 means mimic, aim (a gun) at, nominate, imitate.
How do you read 擬?
On'yomi: ギ (GI). Kun'yomi: まが.い、もど.き (magai, modoki).
How many strokes does 擬 have?
擬 has 17 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 擬 a good kanji for a tattoo?
擬 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means mimic, aim (a gun) at, nominate, imitate. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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