Vocabulary
What does 様 (さま, sama) mean?
様 (さま, sama) means Mr./Mrs./polite title; appearance, state.
Quick facts| Reading | さま |
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| Romaji | sama |
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| Part of speech | suffix |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
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N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonsama
Mr./Mrs./polite title; appearance, state
- 1suffix Mr; Mrs; Miss
- 2suffix makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions)
- 3noun state; situation; appearance
Example sentences
彼の慌てる様が印象的だった。
His flustered look left a strong impression.
雲の様が刻々と変わっていく。
The shape of the clouds changes moment by moment.
