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象る 【かたどる】

  1. [v5r,vt,vi] to model (something) on; to be modelled on; to be made in the shape of; to take the shape of; to imitate
  2. [v5r,vt,vi] to symbolize; to represent
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Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings
象 Elephant, Pattern After, Imitate, Image, Shape, Sign (of The Times) ショウ, ゾウ かたど.る