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What does よう (you) mean?

よう means manner, way, appearance; like, similar to.

Quick facts
Readingよう
Romajiyou
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N4
よう
N4 · estimated, JLPT frameworkyou

manner, way, appearance; like, similar to

Example sentences

  • I want to become a person like my older brother.

  • I want to be able to speak like a Japanese person.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.