Wannabe
"Wannabe" in Japanese
もどき
modoki
(someone who wishes to be like someone, but lacks the qualifications)
ワナビ
wanabi
(someone who wishes to be like someone, but lacks the qualifications)
ワナビー
wanabī
(someone who wishes to be like someone, but lacks the qualifications)
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