擬 — mimic, aim (a gun) at, nominate
Learn the correct stroke order for 擬 (mimic), a 17-stroke kanji.
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Usage Notes
The kanji 擬 (mimic) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 17 strokes with radical 手.
In newspaper frequency rankings, 擬 is #1990, making it a moderately common kanji.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many strokes does 擬 have?
The kanji 擬 (mimic) has 17 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.
What is the correct stroke order for 擬?
擬 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.
What does 擬 mean?
擬 means: mimic, aim (a gun) at, nominate, imitate. On'yomi readings: ギ. Kun'yomi readings: まが.い, もど.き.
What JLPT level is 擬?
擬 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.