Word details
かたどる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word かたどる.
Dictionary
Entry
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
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
象
elephant, pattern after, imitate, image, shape, sign (of the times)
12 strokesFrequency 394JLPT N2Grade 5
On
ショウゾウ
Kun
かたど.る
Nanori
きさ
模
imitation, copy, mock
14 strokesFrequency 668JLPT N1Grade 6
On
モボ
Nanori
がみ
形
shape, form, style
7 strokesFrequency 418JLPT N2Grade 2
On
ケイギョウ
Kun
かた-がたかたちなり
Nanori
ち
取
take, fetch, take up
8 strokesFrequency 122JLPT N2Grade 3
On
シュ
Kun
と.ると.りと.り-とり-ど.り
Nanori
どる
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