Quick answer
様 is the kanji for "Way / Esq. / Manner". A common reading is さま (sama). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Way / Esq. / Manner
Also : Way · Esq. · Manner · Situation
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 様 represents 'ESQ.'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of esq..
On-reading: よう — remember this sound by associating it with esq.. Kun-reading: さま.
Example Sentences
先生は学生一人一人の様子を丁寧に観察した。
せんせいはがくせいひとりひとりのようすをていねいにかんさつした。
The teacher carefully observed each student's condition.
様々な形でご意見をお聞かせください。
さまざまなかたちでごいけんをおきかせください。
Please share your opinions in various forms.
Vocabulary using 様
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