様 相(ようそう)

ようそう

noun

aspect; appearance; state of affairs

1. aspect; appearance; state of affairs; look

The outward appearance or general condition of a situation, often used when describing how things look or what state they are in. Frequently used in news and formal writing.

街(まち)は様相(ようそう)が一変(いっぺん)した。

The town's appearance completely changed.

事態(じたい)は深刻(しんこく)な様相(ようそう)を呈(てい)している。

The situation is taking on a serious aspect.

台風(たいふう)が過(す)ぎた後(あと)、被災地(ひさいち)は悲惨(ひさん)な様相(ようそう)を呈(てい)していた。

After the typhoon passed, the disaster area presented a tragic scene.

A somewhat formal word used to describe the overall look or condition of a situation. Common in news reporting, formal writing, and literary contexts.

Common collocations

様相(ようそう)を呈(てい)する: to present an appearance; to take on an aspect (set phrase)
様相(ようそう)が一変(いっぺん)する: the situation changes completely
新(あら)たな様相(ようそう): a new aspect
異(こと)なる様相(ようそう): a different aspect

Similar words

様子(ようす): appearance, state — more conversational and everyday; used for people and situations
局面(きょくめん): phase, aspect — emphasizes a stage or turning point in a developing situation
状況(じょうきょう): situation, circumstances — more neutral and factual; broader in application

Related Words

Compare: 様子(ようす) (appearance, state)

Compare: 局面(きょくめん) (phase, aspect)

Compare: 状況(じょうきょう) (situation, circumstances)

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Added 2026.3.28 16:34 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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