“Copy” in Japanese
Short answer
Copy in Japanese is “模写” (mosha). Full meaning: copy (of the real thing), copying, reproduction, tracing.
Other ways to say “Copy” in Japanese
コピー
kopii copy, photocopy; book jacket blurb
写し
utsushi copy, duplicate, facsimile, transcript
副書
fukusho copy, duplicate
粉本
funpon copy, sketch
謄写
tousha copy, transcription, mimeograph, photocopy
真似事
manegoto imitation, copy, make-believe, pretence, sham; doing something in a way that only superficially resembles the real thing
原稿
genkou manuscript, copy, draft, notes, contribution
複製品
fukuseihin copy, reproduction, replica, facsimile
副本
fukuhon duplicate, copy
プリント
purinto print, printing, (printed) copy; handout, flyer
似たり
nitari fake, copy; barge, lighter
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