Word details
よう
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word よう.
Dictionary
Entry
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)
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
様
Esq., way, manner, situation, polite suffix
14 strokesFrequency 493JLPT N2Grade 3
On
ヨウショウ
Kun
さまさん
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