Definition of 擬き (もどき)

もど

擬き

もどき

modoki

View details for kanji: 擬
noun (suffix)
1.
-like, pseudo-, mock ..., imitation ..., in the style of ...(usually kana)
noun
2.
comical character who mocks or apes the main character (in Japanese performing arts)
3.
criticism, censure(archaism)
Other readings:
もどき《擬》
、
もどき《抵牾》[1]
、
もどき《牴牾》[1]
Notes:
  1. word containing out-dated kanji
Related Kanji
擬 mimic, aim (a gun) at, nominate, imitate
抵 resist, reach, touch
牾 go against, be contrary to
牴 touch