Definition of 模様 (もよう)

noun
1.
pattern, figure, design
2.
state, condition
3.
conjecture of the current situation, the way it seems
4.
model, pattern, example
5.
indicates that something seems likely (e.g. rain or storm)(after a noun)
6.
framework (in go), territorial framework, moyo
Related Kanji
imitation, copy, mock
Esq., way, manner, situation, polite suffix
Example sentences(showing 12 results)

かれ
彼らの
でんとうてき
伝統的な
せいかつ
生活
よう
模様
そんざい
存在
Their traditional life style no longer exists

ふくざつ
複雑な
よう
模様
I can see some intricate patterns in the picture

His striped suit and checked tie didn't match

It looks rainy

These two have completely different patterning but no difference is seen in their internal morphology so it seems that they are considered the same

かのじょ
彼女
さら
よう
模様
She likes the design on the plate

赤井
せんしゅ
選手
くわ
加わり
まえ
こんせん
混戦
よう
模様
There Akai joins them and it becomes a free-for-all in front of the finish line

すみ
せんりょ
染料
つか
使う
おもしろ
面白い
よう
模様
India ink produces an interesting pattern when used as a dye

かいぐん
海軍
ほうこう
方向
こう
飛行
かた
味方
ぐんたい
軍隊
ばく
誤爆
よう
模様
It seems the navy jets had a major screw-up in navigation and they bombed their own troops by mistake

ぶん
自分
あつ
集めた
じつ
事実
がくしゃ
科学者
じつ
事実
意味
ちつじょ
秩序
価値
あた
与える
ろん
論理の
よう
模様
ろん
理論
Around his facts the scientist weaves a logical pattern or theory which gives the facts meaning, order, and significance

しんぶん
新聞
ほうどう
報道
こう
飛行機
事故
よう
模様
According to newspaper reports, there was an airplane accident last evening

よう
模様
いろ
じつ
実に
へいぼん
平凡な
The colors of the pattern are very ordinary