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NounFreq #144
1

Word usually written using kana alone; Noun, used as a suffix; Usu. after the -masu stem of a verb

appearing ...; looking ...

Examples
ケンは人懐っこい人であるようだ。
Ken appears a friendly person.
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Noun, used as a suffix; Usu. after the -masu stem of a verb

way to ...; method of ...ing

3

Noun, used as a suffix; Usu. after a noun

form; style; design

4

Noun, used as a suffix; Usu. after a noun

like; similar to

5

thing (thought or spoken)

Freq #466
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Honorific; Suffix; After a person's name, position, etc.

Mr; Mrs; Miss; Ms

Examples
このざまはどうしたんだ。
How did you get into this mess?
彼女は王女になった夢を見た。
She dreamed that she was a princess.
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Polite; Suffix; Usu. after a noun or na-adjective prefixed with お or ご

makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions)

Examples
どうもご親切さま
That's very kind of you.
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Common noun

state; situation; appearance; manner

Examples
フラフラと歩き回るは、あまりにデンジャラスだ。
The way she dizzily moves around is far too dangerous.
ザマFreq #3301
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Derogatory; Word usually written using kana alone; Common noun

mess; sorry state; plight; sad sight

2

Suffix; Indicates direction

-ways; -wards

3

Suffix; After the -masu stem of a verb

in the act of ...; just as one is ...

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Suffix; After the -masu stem of a verb

manner of ...; way of ...

めし例しNounFreq #29085
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precedent; example

ようなUsually kanaFreq #70
1

Pre-noun adjectival (rentaishi)

like; similar to

Examples
人生は旅のようなものだ。
Life is like a journey.
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Colloquial; Abbreviation; Expressions; At sentence end; short for ような気がする

(I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that)

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Colloquial; Abbreviation; Expressions; At sentence end; short for ような感じ(がする)

feels like; feels similar to; feels as if

うにExpressionUsually kanaFreq #77
1

like; as

Examples
トムは気が狂ったように働いた。
Tom worked like a madman.
2

so that; in order that; so as to; in order to

Examples
みんなに聞こえるようにもっと大きな声で話しなさい。
Speak louder so everyone can hear you.
3

At sentence end

be sure to

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At sentence end after the -masu form of a verb

I hope (that); I pray (that); may

Examples
早く病気がよくなりますように
I hope you'll get well soon.
夢がすべて叶いますように
May all my dreams come true.
容子うすNounFreq #236
1

state (of affairs); situation; circumstances

Examples
彼はどうしたら良いのかわからない様子だった。
He looked uncertain what to do.
2

appearance; look(s); air; manner; behaviour; demeanor

3

sign; indication

ようになるになるExpressionUsually kanaGodan verbFreq #330
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After a verb

to reach the point where ...; to come to ...; to come to be that ...; to start to ...; to begin to ...

Examples
うちの赤ん坊は口をきくようになってきました。
Our baby is learning to speak.
すぐ泳げるようになりますよ。
You'll soon be able to swim.
ようにするにするExpressionUsually kanaする VerbFreq #375
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After a verb

to see to it that ...; to make sure that ...; to try to ...; to make an effort to ...

Examples
ありがとう。また、次の日にくるようにします
Thanks. Maybe we'll come back.
ようだUsually kanaFreq #488
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Auxiliary verb; Copula; At sentence end; after attrib. form of a verb or adjective, as の~ after nouns

it seems that ...; it appears that ...

Examples
この車はどこか具合が悪いようだ
It seems that something is wrong with this car.
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Auxiliary verb; Copula; At sentence end; after attrib. form of a verb or adjective, as の~ after nouns

is like ...; is similar to ...

Examples
遠くから見れば、その丘は象のようだ
Seen from a distance, the hill looks like an elephant.
ざまNoun~な Adj.Freq #1945
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various; varied; diverse; all sorts of

Examples
庭には様々な花が咲き乱れていた。
The garden was a riot of color.
子見ようすみNoun~の Adj.~する VerbFreq #11531
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wait-and-see (situation, stance, etc.); waiting to see (how things play out); watching developments (before acting)

Examples
一部の住民が様子見の態度を取る一方で他の者は大洪水に備えた。
Some residents took a wait-and-see attitude while others prepared for heavy flooding.
子を伺う子をうかがうようすをうかがうExpressionGodan verbFreq #12392
1

to wait and see; to see how the land lies

うそうNounFreq #13517
1

aspect; phase; condition

Examples
コンピューターが産業の様相を大きく変えた。
Computers have changed the industrial picture considerably.
2

Philosophy

modality

うしきNounFreq #16038
1

style; form; pattern

Examples
この服装様式はパリに始まった。
This style of costume originated in Paris.
さまかたさまがたSuffixFreq #21814
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Used in addresses after the name of the head of a household

care of; c/o

相を呈するようそうをていするExpressionFreq #23059
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Suru verb - special class

to assume an aspect; to take on an appearance

Examples
望遠鏡を通してみると、惑星はまったく新たな様相を呈する
Seen through a telescope, the planets take on a completely new appearance.
変わりまがわりNounIntransitive~する VerbFreq #25607
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changing completely; transformation

ようですですFreq #32368
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Word usually written using kana alone; Polite; Auxiliary

seeming to be; appearing to be

Examples
喉が渇いているようでしたら、ご自由に飲み物を取ってお飲みください。
Feel free to get yourself a drink if you are thirsty.
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Auxiliary

like; similar to

さまになるになるサマになるExpressionUsually kanaGodan verbFreq #34723
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to become good-looking; to start looking appropriate (for something)

付けさま付けさまづけNounTransitive~する VerbFreq #37634
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attaching the polite suffix "-sama" to someone's name

式美ようしきびNounFreq #45573
1

beauty of style; beauty of form

さまさまSuffixFreq #48858
1

our gracious (e.g. Queen); honorific that attaches to name of a person or thing that has bestowed grace or favour upon you

うたNoun~の Adj.Freq #65102
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form; situation; condition

Examples
彼の様態は、どちらかといえば、昨日よりよいほうです。
His condition is, if anything, better than yesterday.