Definition and meaning of 様子 - ようす in Japanese
ようす様子
yousu
N4
1.appearance, situation
Noun
彼女は私の母の様子を聞いた。
She asked about the situation of my mother. ようす様子
yousu
N4
1.the current state or condition of something.
Noun
彼の様子を見て、心配しました。
I was worried after seeing his condition.今日の様子はどうだったの？
How was the situation today? More examples
2.the way someone or something appears or behaves.
Noun
彼の様子を見て、彼は疲れているようだ。
Looking at his appearance, he seems tired.今日の様子は晴れていて、気持ちがいい。
The appearance today is sunny and pleasant. More examples
3.a visible indication or appearance.
Noun
彼の様子から、彼は疲れていることがわかった。
From his appearance, it was clear that he was tired.部屋の様子を見て、彼女は驚きを隠せなかった。
Looking at the room, she couldn't hide her surprise. More examples
Collocations
ようすみ様子見
yousumi
N4
1.observing before taking action or making decisions.
Noun, Suru verb, Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
彼は様子見をしている。 (He is waiting to see.)
He is waiting to see.事態を様子見する必要がある。 (We need to watch developments.)
We need to watch developments. More examples
ようすしだい様子次第
yousushidai
N4
1.depending on the situation or circumstances.
Noun
明日の予定は様子次第で決めましょう。
Let's decide on tomorrow's schedule depending on how things go.彼の回復は様子次第で判断されます。
His recovery will be assessed according to circumstances. More examples
ようすをみる様子を見る
yousu wo miru
N4
1.observing and assessing the situation.
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Ichidan verb
明日の天気予報を様子を見る。
I will wait and see the weather forecast for tomorrow.新しい環境で様子を見ながら行動する。
I will observe the situation while acting in a new environment. More examples
ようすをうかがう様子を伺う
yousu wo ukagau
N4
1.observing and assessing the situation.
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'u' ending
彼の反応を様子を伺う。
Wait and see his reaction.事態が収まるまで様子を伺う。
We'll wait and see how things unfold. More examples
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