430.様


1. Meaning and Reading

  • appearance, state
  • Onyomi : よう
  • Kunyomi : さま

2. Kanji Explanation

Sheep (羊) in various forms drinking water (水) under a tree (木) — symbolizing ‘appearance’ or ‘shape’.

様 kanji meaning and mnemonic illustration

3. Example Words

同様 どうよう
same, identical

This problem is the same as before.

神様 かみさま
god

I pray to God.