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imitation
NounSuru VerbTransitive Verbの-Adjective

Definitions

  1. 1. imitation
  2. 2. copying
  3. 3. Imitation
This noun refers to the act of imitating or copying something, such as another person's style, behavior, or work. It can be used in both neutral contexts like learning through imitation and negative contexts like plagiarism.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Doesn't that invention qualify as imitation of an existing patent?

Sentence 2

He got angry and shouted, "stop imitating my ideas!"

Sentence 3

I tried copying my sister's makeup routine this morning.

Sentence 4

And furthermore, the more precise the imitation, the more unsettling it becomes.

Sentence 5

I wonder if even the greatest genius started out with imitation?