godan verb (-su), transitive verb
General imitation of appearance, behavior, or style. Can be neutral or negative depending on context. 'Mock' is a possible nuance when the imitation is derisive.
See also: 模する
彼は先輩の話し方を模した。
He imitated his senior's way of speaking.
この建物は西洋の教会を模して造られた。
This building was constructed modeled after a Western church.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
Precise reproduction, such as tracing a drawing or forging a signature. Often implies a physical copy rather than stylistic imitation.
彼は地図を模して、もう一枚同じものを作った。
He traced the map and made another identical copy.
犯人は署名を模して小切手を偽造した。
The criminal forged the signature and counterfeited the check.