“Mimicry” in Japanese
Short answer
Mimicry in Japanese is “擬態” (gitai). Full meaning: mimicry, mimesis, camouflage.
Other ways to say “Mimicry” in Japanese
人まね
hitomane mimicry, imitation
ミミクリー
mimikurii mimicry (esp. biological)
物真似
monomane imitation (of someone, something), impersonation, (vocal) mimicry
形態模写
keitaimosha mimicry, impersonation
口真似
kuchimane mimicking someone's speech, imitating someone's way of speaking, mimicry
声色
seishoku tone of voice; mimicry, imitative voice; voice and countenance
真似
mane imitating, copying, mimicry; behavior, behaviour, action, conduct
モノまね
monomane imitation (of someone, something), impersonation, (vocal) mimicry
モノマネ
monomane imitation (of someone, something), impersonation, (vocal) mimicry
ものまね
monomane imitation (of someone, something), impersonation, (vocal) mimicry
まね
mane imitating, copying, mimicry; behavior, behaviour, action, conduct
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