Word details

もどき

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word もどき.

Dictionary

Entry

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1

Word usually written using kana alone; Noun, used as a suffix

-like; pseudo-; mock ...; imitation ...; in the style of ...

2

Common noun

comical character who mocks or apes the main character (in Japanese performing arts)

3

Archaic; Common noun

criticism; censure

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

mimic, aim (a gun) at, nominate, imitate

17 strokesFrequency 1,990JLPT N1Grade 8

On

Kun

まが.いもど.き

resist, reach, touch

8 strokesFrequency 1,182JLPT N1Grade 8

On

テイ

go against, be contrary to

11 strokes

On

touch

9 strokes

On

テイ

Kun

ふ.れる

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