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模様

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

よう
Noun
Freq #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

Kanji in this Word

14 strokes
Frequency: 668
JLPT N1
Grade 6

Meanings

imitation
copy
mock

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
がみ
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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