模
Mnemonic
A tree envied a nearby sunflower for all the attention it received. So the tree sprouted a crown of bright golden leaves, a bold imitation of the sunflower's radiant bloom. Bees swarmed up expecting nectar, only to find ordinary bark. The tree kept pretending anyway, swaying like the sunflower each morning.
Additional thoughts
Picture a tall tree with a ridiculous golden pom-pom on top, trying to pass as a sunflower—absurd scale contrast locks in the idea of imitation.Quick recall
A tree sprouts golden leaves to imitation a sunflower's bloom, fooling no one.Details
The keyword for 模 is imitation. This kanji refers to the act of copying, mimicking, or reproducing something based on an original model or pattern. It carries the sense of creating a likeness or replica, whether in art, behavior, or manufacturing. It is also used in the broader sense of a model, mold, or standard from which copies are made.
- On'yomi
- も、ぼ