Shirabe

ざま

Noun
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noun (common) (futsuumeishi) derogatory word usually written using kana alone mess;sorry state;plight;sad sight
2
suffix -ways;-wards
indicates direction
3
suffix in the act of ...;just as one is ...
after the -masu stem of a verb
4
suffix manner of ...;way of ...
after the -masu stem of a verb
See also: 様 (ざま)
Other forms 態 【ざま】

さま

Common suffix
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suffix honorific or respectful (sonkeigo) language Mr;Mrs;Miss;Ms
after a person's name, position, etc.
このざまはどうしたんだ。
How did you get into this mess?
2
suffix polite (teineigo) language makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions)
usu. after a noun or na-adjective prefixed with お or ご
どうもご親切さま。
That's very kind of you.
3
noun (common) (futsuumeishi) state;situation;appearance;manner
フラフラと歩き回る様は、あまりにデンジャラスだ。
The way she dizzily moves around is far too dangerous.
Other forms 方 【さま】 (rarely used kanji form) · 状 【さま】 (rarely used kanji form)

よう

Common Noun Noun female given name or forename
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nounnoun (common) (futsuumeishi) word usually written using kana alone appearing ...;looking ...
usu. after the -masu stem of a verb
See also: 様だ (ようだ)
ケンは人懐っこい人であるようだ。
Ken appears a friendly person.
2
nounnoun (common) (futsuumeishi) way to ...;method of ...ing
usu. after the -masu stem of a verb
3
nounnoun (common) (futsuumeishi) form;style;design
usu. after a noun
4
nounnoun (common) (futsuumeishi) like;similar to
usu. after a noun
See also: 様だ (ようだ)
5
noun (common) (futsuumeishi) thing (thought or spoken)
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noun (common) (futsuumeishi) precedent;example
Other forms 様 【ためし】 · 例し 【ためし】 (irregular okurigana usage)

様だようだ

auxiliary verb copula
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auxiliary verb · copula word usually written using kana alone it seems that ...;it appears that ...
at sentence end; after attrib. form of a verb or adjective, as の~ after nouns
この車はどこか具合が悪いようだ。
It seems that something is wrong with this car.
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auxiliary verb · copula word usually written using kana alone is like ...;is similar to ...
at sentence end; after attrib. form of a verb or adjective, as の~ after nouns
遠くから見れば、その丘は象のようだ。
Seen from a distance, the hill looks like an elephant.