Memory phrase for the character: 様

様

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Meaning

alike, such, polite suffix (Gentleman), condition

Pronunciation

YŌ
sama, zama

Explanation

 Left: Tree 木, right: sheep 羊 and water 水

Mnemonic
 
If you have trees, sheep and water you are a gentleman (or alike).

Radicals

木 tree
羊 sheepPictogram of a sheep from above with horns 丷 backbone 丨 and wool 三 extending to the sides.
水 waterThe radical mizu stands for water. It is commonly used in its short form 氵.




 Vocabulary

様 さま  way, manner, kind, Mr., Mrs..... (polite expression)
王様 おうさま  king
様子 ようす  state, situation, circumstances
逆様 さかさま  inversion, upside down
神様 かみさま  god
殿様 とのさま  feudal lord
模様 もよう  pattern, figure, design
様相 ようそう  aspect
様々 さまざま  varied, various

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