様子
ようす
JLPT N5 · vocab_basicMeaning
state, situation, appearance, manner
Examples
彼の様子がおかしいです。
Something seems off about him.
📖 How to Use
「様子」means "state, situation, appearance, manner." Seeing it in full sentences helps you remember both meaning and grammar patterns.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「様子」is read as「ようす」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
「様子」appears in vocabulary questions (choose the correct meaning) and context questions (choose the best word).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「様子」mean in Japanese?+
「様子」means "state, situation, appearance, manner". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_basic" category.
How do you read 「様子」?+
「様子」is read as「ようす」.
Is 「様子」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「様子」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「様子」?+
彼の様子がおかしいです。 — Something seems off about him.
Practice 「様子」 with spaced repetition