How to say 'Model' in Japanese | 模範

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The Japanese word for Model is 'Mohan', written as 模範 in Japanese.'Model' in hiragana is もはん.

word

模範

Meaning

Model

Reading

もはん

mohan

Kanji

模Imitation 範Model, Pattern

Explanation

The Japanese noun '模範 (もはん)' means 'model' or 'example'. It refers to a standard or pattern that serves as a guide for behavior, actions, or performance. This word is often used in contexts where someone or something is being held up as an ideal to emulate. For example: He is a model student「彼は模範的な学生です」(かれはもはんてきながくせいです). Follow the model example「模範に従ってください」(もはんにしたがってください). The term can also be used in professional or educational settings to describe exemplary conduct or work.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

6998

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 模範

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

模

Meaning

Imitation

kanji

範

Meaning

Model, Pattern

Words Related to 模範 Through the Kanji 模

These 2 Words contain the Kanji 模 as well.

word

規模

Meaning

Scale

word

模様

Meaning

Appearance, Pattern

Words Related to 模範 Through the Kanji 範

These 2 Words contain the Kanji 範 as well.

word

範囲

Meaning

Range

word

規範

Meaning

Norm

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'Mohan' means 'Model' .

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