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impersonation
NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. imitation (of someone, something)
  2. 2. impersonation
  3. 3. Impersonator
This katakana noun refers to the act of imitating or mimicking someone, particularly a celebrity or character. It is a popular form of entertainment in Japan, often seen in comedy shows and variety programs.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The experiment showed that AI can imitate human handwriting.

Sentence 2

While I was cooking, my sister did a running commentary in a TV host impression!

Sentence 3

I caught a show by chance, and the impression by this master impersonator was spot-on!

Sentence 4

Even as a joke, keep the impressions of your teacher to a minimum.

Sentence 5

When you really think about it, is art nothing more than an imitation of nature?