Manner in Japanese
"manner" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
風
fu
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "manner". The most common choice is shown first.
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Top pick
Esq., way, manner, situation, polite suffix
Reading: you
14 strokes · wisdom
Where it comes from
Combines 'tree' (木) with 'sheep' (羊, implying beauty), from the beautiful appearance of trees. Developed into meanings of appearance, state, and honorific usage.
What it carries
Symbolizes form, appearance, and respect. Widely used for states of things (様子, 模様) and as an honorific suffix for people.
Related kanji for "manner"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for manner?
The most common kanji for "manner" is 様, read as you. It means Esq., way, manner. Related kanji: 風 (manner).
How many strokes does 様 have?
様 has 14 strokes.