模様
もよう
moyou
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 39 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
模様 (もよう (moyou)) means "Pattern". It is a Japanese noun. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
Pattern
Also : Design · Figure
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Example Sentences
その建物の模様は、幾何学的で美しい。
そのたてものののようは、きかがくてきでうつくしい。
The pattern of that building is geometric and beautiful.
Kanji in this word
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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