様: the kanji for manner; Mr./Ms.
様 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means manner; Mr./Ms.. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
様 is written in 14 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
様 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 4 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ヨウ (you)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 様子ようす · yōsu | appearance; situation |
| 模様もよう · moyō | pattern; condition |
さま (sama)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 田中様たなかさま · Tanaka-sama | Mr./Ms. Tanaka |
| 皆様みなさま · minasama | everyone (polite) |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 彼の様子が少し変です。Kare no yōsu ga sukoshi hen desu.His behavior is a bit strange.
- このシャツは花の模様です。Kono shatsu wa hana no moyō desu.This shirt has a floral pattern.
- 田中様、こちらへどうぞ。Tanaka-sama, kochira e dōzo.Mr. Tanaka, please come this way.
- 皆様、ありがとうございました。Minasama, arigatō gozaimashita.Thank you very much, everyone.
- 会社の様子を見に行った。Kaisha no yōsu o mi ni itta.I went to check on the company's situation.
Questions about 様
How many strokes does 様 have?
様 is written in 14 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 様?
The on readings are you (ヨウ). The kun readings are sama (さま).
What JLPT level is 様?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
More JLPT N3 kanji
Qualities and conditions
Executive Japanese by CCN is one-on-one online Japanese for managers and directors doing business in Japan.
Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 様
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.