Word details

模様

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

Dictionary

Entry

模様ようNounFreq #2840
1

pattern; figure; design

Examples
彼女はその皿の模様が気に入っている。
She likes the design on the plate.
2

state; condition

3

conjecture of the current situation; the way it seems

4

model; pattern; example

5

After a noun

indicates that something seems likely (e.g. rain or storm)

6

Go (game)

framework; territorial framework; moyo

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

imitation, copy, mock

14 strokesFrequency 668JLPT N1Grade 6

On

Nanori

がみ

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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