ざま
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ざま
1
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 ...
4
Suffix; After the -masu stem of a verb
manner of ...; way of ...
Kanji in this Word
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
態
14 strokes
Frequency: 353
JLPT N1
Grade 5
Meanings
attitude
condition
figure
appearance
voice (of verbs)
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
タイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
わざ.と
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