Japanese

する

もする
Meaning: to imitate; to model after; to copy
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 模する 模しない
Polite 模します 模しません
Past 模した 模しなかった
Polite + Past 模しました 模しませんでした
Te-form 模して 模しなくて
Potential 模できる 模できない
Passive 模される 模されない
Causative 模させる 模させない
Imperative 模しろ 模するな

Handwriting

模
す
る

Example

This park was built modeling an ancient garden.

Usage Notes

To create something to look like an existing object or style. Often used in architecture or art.

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