Quick answer
様 is the kanji for "Way". A common reading is さま (sama). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Way
Also : Manner · Situation · Mr./Ms.
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
14 strokes
Radicals
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
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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