mimicry in Japanese
mimicry in Japanese is 擬態 — mimicry means the act or ability of copying the appearance, sound or behavior of someone or something else.
mimicry in Japanese
擬態
Pronounced: gitai
An act or ability to simulate or effect the appearance, characteristics, or behavior of someone or something else.
What does "mimicry" mean?
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noun The act or ability of copying the appearance, sound or behavior of someone or something else.
"The comedian's mimicry of the prime minister had the whole audience laughing."
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mimicry in a sentence
- The comedian's mimicry of the prime minister had the whole audience laughing.
- Mimicry lets a harmless insect look like a dangerous one to keep predators away.
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What is "mimicry" in Japanese?
"mimicry" in Japanese is 擬態. mimicry means: The act or ability of copying the appearance, sound or behavior of someone or something else.
How do you pronounce 擬態?
"mimicry" in Japanese is 擬態, pronounced "gitai".
How do you use "mimicry" in a sentence?
Example: "The comedian's mimicry of the prime minister had the whole audience laughing." In Japanese, "mimicry" is 擬態.
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