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What does 有様 (ありさま, arisama) mean?

有様 (ありさま, arisama) means state; condition; circumstances.

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Readingありさま
Romajiarisama
Part of speechnoun
ありさま
arisama

state; condition; circumstances

  1. 1noun state; condition; circumstances
  2. 2noun the way things should be; ideal state
  3. 3noun truth

Also written: 有り様、あり様、有りさま

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