かたどる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word かたどる
1
to model (something) on; to be modelled on; to be made in the shape of; to take the shape of; to imitate
Examples
神は自らにかたどって人を創造された。
God created man in his own image.
2
to symbolize; to represent
Kanji in this Word
象
12 strokes
Frequency: 394
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
elephant
pattern after
imitate
image
shape
sign (of the times)
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショウ
ゾウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かたど.る
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
きさ
模
14 strokes
Frequency: 668
JLPT N1
Grade 6
Meanings
imitation
copy
mock
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
モ
ボ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
がみ
形
7 strokes
Frequency: 418
JLPT N2
Grade 2
Meanings
shape
form
style
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケイ
ギョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かた
-がた
かたち
なり
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ち
取
8 strokes
Frequency: 122
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
take
fetch
take up
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シュ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
と.る
と.り
と.り-
とり
-ど.り
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
どる
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