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様
様 (readings: よう, さま; Japanese kanji) means “manner / Mr./Ms.”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as お客様 (honored customer).
What does 様 mean?
| Kanji | 様 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | manner / Mr./Ms. |
| Readings | よう, さま |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 様
様 is read よう or さま depending on the word.
Example words with 様
| Example | お客様 (honored customer) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14