Godan verb, transitive verb

  1. to model on, to make in the shape of, to represent, to pattern after, to imitate.
  2. to symbolize.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
象る かたどる
 
形取る かたどる
 
 
形どる かたどる
 
模る かたどる

Contained Kanji Breakdown

elephant, pattern after, imitate
ショウ ゾウ かたど.る (4th, N2)
knife, wrapping enclosure(勹) variant
mouth
くち コウ ク (1st, N4)
number one, line, rod radical (no. 2)
コン シ ジョ
pig, hog, pig radical (no. 152)
 (Kentei 1)