Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb, Intransitive verb
to model (something) on; to be modelled on; to be made in the shape of; to take the shape of; to imitate
Usually written using kana alone
神は自らにかたどって人を創造された。God created man in his own image. to symbolize; to represent
Usually written using kana alone
Also written 模る【かたどる】、形取る【かたどる】