倣い

This is the 7452nd most frequent Japanese word.


倣い

Imitation; following an example.


The word 倣い is used here to denote imitating or following the style or example of ancient books.

彼は古代の書物に倣い文章を書いた。

He wrote his manuscript by imitating ancient texts.


Here, 倣った indicates following or being influenced by the Impressionist style in her works.

彼女の作風は印象派に倣ったものだ。

Her artistic style resembles or is influenced by the Impressionists.


In this sentence, 倣って describes adopting or following the approach of the senior colleagues.

新人の社員は先輩のやり方に倣って仕事を進めた。

The new employee progressed in their work by following the senior's methods.