His way of life is a model for everyone.
先輩を手本にして練習する。
I practice following my senior's example.
model handwriting; copybook; model drawing
Specifically a sample of handwriting or drawing used as a guide for practice, such as in calligraphy or art.
手本を見ながら字を書く。
I write characters while looking at the model.
この手本をなぞって練習してください。
Please practice by tracing this model.
He works using his father as his model.
Her hard work became a model for her juniors.
The child wrote the kanji while looking at the model.
手本 means an example deliberately held up to imitate and learn from, while モデル as an inspiration is just the real-life basis for a fictional work, not necessarily something to copy.
手本 is a concrete model meant to be copied or learned from, while 典型 is an abstract label for something that best exemplifies a type.
tehonbiki (gambling card game)
good example; fine model