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imitate, suspect

JLPT N1 17 strokes
Kun'yomi
まが.い・もど.き
On'yomi

擬 means "imitate, suspect". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 17 strokes. It is read まが.い・もど.き in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ギ in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

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Common questions

What does the kanji 擬 mean?
擬 means "imitate, suspect". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 擬 have?
擬 is written in 17 strokes.
How is 擬 read?
It is read まが.い・もど.き in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ギ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 擬?
擬 is a JLPT N1 kanji.