Word details

有様

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 有様.

Dictionary

Entry

有様有り様あり様有りさまさまりよ (有様/有り様/あり様)NounFreq #5594
1

state; condition; circumstances; sight; spectacle

Examples
それはさんたんたる有様だった。
That was a fearful scene.
2

ありよう only

the way things should be; ideal state

3

ありよう only

truth

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

possess, have, exist, happen, occur, approx

6 strokesFrequency 282JLPT N3Grade 3

On

ユウ

Kun

あ.る

Nanori

あらありあるくになお

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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