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archetype in Japanese

archetype in Japanese is 原型, 祖型 — archetype means an original pattern or model that other similar things are based on or compared to.

archetype in Japanese

原型
noun
Pronounced: genkei
An original model of which all other similar concepts, objects, or persons are merely copied, derivative, emulated, or patterned; a prototype. [from mid 16th c.]
祖型
noun
Pronounced: sokei
An original model of which all other similar concepts, objects, or persons are merely copied, derivative, emulated, or patterned; a prototype. [from mid 16th c.]

What does "archetype" mean?

  1. noun An original pattern or model that other similar things are based on or compared to.
    "The wise old mentor is a familiar archetype in fantasy fiction."
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archetype in a sentence

  • The wise old mentor is a familiar archetype in fantasy fiction.
  • Jung believed certain archetypes, like the hero, appear across all cultures.

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What is "archetype" in Japanese?

"archetype" in Japanese is 原型, 祖型. archetype means: An original pattern or model that other similar things are based on or compared to.

How do you pronounce 原型?

"archetype" in Japanese is 原型, pronounced "genkei".

How do you use "archetype" in a sentence?

Example: "The wise old mentor is a familiar archetype in fantasy fiction." In Japanese, "archetype" is 原型, 祖型.

Are there other ways to say "archetype" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "archetype": 原型, 祖型.

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