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[よう(様)]
you
noun, noun, used as a suffix

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you
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English Meaning(s) for 様

noun, used as a suffix, noun
  1. appearing ...; looking ... (usu. after the -masu stem of a verb)
  2. way to ...; method of ...ing (usu. after the -masu stem of a verb)
  3. form; style; design (usu. after a noun)
  4. like; similar to (usu. after a noun)
noun
  1. thing (thought or spoken)
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Definition and Synonyms for 様

State the way something is with respect to its main attributes
Synonyms: ざま, よう, ちゃま, 例, 具合, 動静, あり方, 有様, 格好, 様, 様子, 様態, 様相, 状態, 状況

Meanings for each kanji in 様

» Esq.; way; manner; situation; polite suffix

Categories 様 is a member of

Attribute an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of an entity
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Sample Sentences for 様

See that this never happens again.
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Mr. Wright speaks Japanese like a native speaker.
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The accident happened in this manner.
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Judging from what he said to me, his mind seems to be made up.
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We should always wear a seatbelt in case we have an accident.
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