Meaning of 見習う in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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見習うJLPT 1
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Kana Readingみならう
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Romajiminarau
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Godan verb with `u` ending, transitive verb
- Meaning
- to follow another's example
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Example Sentences
見習う, みならう used in context
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She should model her manners on her sister.
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You should imitate his behavior.
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Follow the example of your sister.
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Every child needs someone to look up to and copy.
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どこの国でも、何時の時代でも、子供は親の価値観を見習って育つものである。いわゆる「教育ママ」の教育に対する考え方が、子供を精神的にいびつに育ててしまっていると指摘する声もある。
As children are known to emulate the values of adults, it is often pointed out such "education mamas" instill a warped sense of values in their children.
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John always tried to live up to the example of Lincoln.
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Kanji found in this word
see, hopes, chances, idea, opinion, look at, visible
On: ケン
Kun: み.る, み.える, み.せる
7 strokes
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