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Meaning of (よう) in Japanese

JLPT 4
Kana Reading
よう
Romaji
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun, used as a suffix, noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    (usu. after the -masu stem of a verb) appearing ...; looking ...
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    (usu. after the -masu stem of a verb) way to ...; method of ...ing
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    (usu. after a noun) form; style; design
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    (usu. after a noun) like; similar to
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    thing (thought or spoken)


Kanji in this word

JLPT 3

14 strokes

Esq., way, manner, situation, polite suffix

On'Yomi: ヨウ, ショウ

Kun'Yomi: さま, さん

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