さよう
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word さよう
1
Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)
so; like that
2
Interjection
that's right; indeed
3
Interjection
let me see ...
Kanji in this Word
左
5 strokes
Frequency: 630
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
left
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
サ
シャ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひだり
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
そ
様
14 strokes
Frequency: 493
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
Esq.
way
manner
situation
polite suffix
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヨウ
ショウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さま
さん
然
12 strokes
Frequency: 401
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
sort of thing
so
if so
in that case
well
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゼン
ネン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
しか
しか.り
しか.し
さ
佐
7 strokes
Frequency: 474
JLPT N1
Grade 4
Meanings
assistant
help
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
サ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
すけ
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