noun

  1. state (of affairs), situation, circumstances.
  2. appearance, look(s), air, manner, behavior, demeanor.
  3. sign, indication.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
様子 ようす
容子 ようす

Contained Kanji Breakdown

Esq., way, manner
ヨウ さま ショウ (3rd, N3)
tree, wood
き モク こ- (1st, N5)
flowering water(羕) variant
sheep
ひつじ ヨウ よ (3rd, N1)
to divide
king, rule, magnate
オウ -ノウ おお (1st, N3)
water
みず スイ み (1st, N5)
child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM
こ シ ス (1st, N5)
complete, finish
リョウ さとる (8th, N2)
one, one radical (no.1)
イチ いっ ひと- (1st, N5)