“Copying” in Japanese
Short answer
Copying in Japanese is “引き写し” (hikiutsushi). Full meaning: copying, tracing, copy.
Other ways to say “Copying” in Japanese
複写
fukusha copying, duplication, reproduction, copy
臨写
rinsha copying
筆写
hissha copying (by hand), transcribing
写字
shaji copying, transcription
模写
mosha copy (of the real thing), copying, reproduction, tracing
真似
mane imitating, copying, mimicry; behavior, behaviour, action, conduct
書写
shosha transcription, copying; handwriting (as a school subject), penmanship
模倣
mohou imitation, copying
筆記
hikki (taking) notes, copying
模製
mosei copying, replicating
敷き写し
shikiutsushi tracing, copying
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