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よう

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word よう

Noun
Freq #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.
2

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)

Kanji in this Word

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
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