JLPT N1 Advanced
有様
The state, condition, or spectacle of something, often implying a pitiful or shocking sight.
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Other forms
有り様 alternative kanji spelling
あり様 alternative kanji spelling
ありさま hiragana form
1 Noun
"What a Mess" / "The Sorry State of..."
Describes the observable condition of a situation or person, specifically highlighting a wretched, chaotic, or deplorable state.
Example
彼 は 事故 で 血だらけ の 有様 だ った 。
He was in a bloody state from the accident.
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2 Noun
"The Nature of..." / "The Ideal State"
Refers to the fundamental nature of something or the ideal way it should exist within a given context.
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