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Keyword
-sama
Info
FrequencyTop 100
Type
Kyōiku (3rd grade) 
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Shinjitai ?
KankenLevel 8
Heisig1003
Old form樣
Readings
さま
(67%)
よう
(27%)
ざま
(4%)
Composed of
木
tree
𦍌
force of nature
水
water
Mnemonic

This is the kanji for the さま honorific suffix, and is typically used for individuals of a higher rank than oneself, including customers, people one greatly admires, or divine entities.

Traditionally many of such Japanese divine entities towards whom this honorific would be used were considered to be a part of the landscape. The tree on the left of this kanji is not just a simple tree — it's a place where a deity resides. The water on the bottom is not just water — it is also an embodiment of a Japanese divine spirit. They wield the force of nature as they see fit and can easily ruin you if you're rude, so show some respect and use the 〜さま honorific!

Used in vocabulary (588 in total)
state (of affairs); situation; appearance; look(s); sign; indication
Mr; Mrs; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
same; similar; (just) like; equal
585 more...
Examples (200 in total)
Who do you think you are?
What did she look like?
He seemed worried about his health.
He looked surprised.
I wish I were a prince.
He looked quite tired.
Judging from his appearance, he may be a soldier.
The story didn't sound true.
It seemed that she had already received the money.
This town is quite different from what it was ten years ago.
Do you believe in God?
They believe in God.
God doesn't exist.
It seems to me that she knows everything.
Like you, I was also late for school yesterday.
See that this never happens again.
We teachers are human just like you students.
God may be listening to his wish.
She is no less beautiful than her older sister.
Please give my regards to your father.
It seems that he knows about it.
Because novels, just like paintings, need you to practice.
He gave a short account of the accident.
A variety of creatures can be seen under the water.
This problem may be solved in a variety of ways.
The company deals in a variety of products.
Work is not the object of life any more than play is.
This lake abounds in various kinds of fish.
I'm looking forward to seeing your father.
May you all be happy.
There lived a king in an old castle.
The king ruled the country for years.
I'm the king of the world!
When I grow up, I want to be king.
When I grow up, I want to be a king.
He was more than a king.
Once there lived a great king.
The king is naked!
To me, he is like a king.
Where's your husband?
She likes the design on the plate.
Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads.
Who will play the role of the princess?
You may be missing out on many good opportunities.
Kate is no less charming than her sister is.
She is no less charming than her older sister.
In that country there once lived a wise king.
We should approach this problem from different angles.
He is very kind, just like you.
It's very kind of you to say so.
"What's your wife's name?" "I'm not married."
When did you marry your wife?
Where did you meet your wife?
What's your wife's job?
Who is your wife?
They shone like stars in the dark, dirty building.
The king once lived in that palace.
I'm from another planet.
The King invited not only us but also a lot of other people.
How did you meet your wife?
There are people of many different races living in America.
He had been repairing the car and looked tired when I arrived home.
I was deceived by her appearance.
He tried to unify the various groups.
The employees also share the same idea.
She didn't seem interested.
The king left a large fortune behind.
The colors of the pattern are very ordinary.
He seemed disappointed at the results.
She seemed disappointed with the result.
He teaches mathematics as well as English.
Doctors and hospitals should help everyone.
Many young girls dream of becoming princesses.
Love is a gift from God.
Air, like food, is a basic human need.
He acts as if he were a king.
We have a parking lot for the customers.
She seemed pressed for time and often glanced at the clock on the wall.
He likes sports as well as music.
Specifications and price are subject to change.
The prince was changed into a frog.
The king ordered that the prisoner should be set free.
I thought of various factors before I acted.
They defied the laws of the king.
The third star belonged to a certain king.
When he lost his watch he didn't seem to care.
The king has reigned over the country for many years.
He bowed to the Queen.
These convenient goods will meet our customers' demands.
She hid the letter carefully so no one would see it.
A girl approached the king from among the crowd.
Like me, he's also not tall.
Many different types of flowers were in bloom in the garden.
She dreamed that she was a princess.
Such things happen all the time.
He made the final decision on all such matters.
I'm glad to see such a beautiful animal.
This palace was built for the rich king.
As the lion is king of beasts, so is the eagle king of birds.
May the queen live long!
That girl is under the delusion that she is a princess.
You must adapt to a variety of conditions.
He was a god to his people.
The king always wears a crown.
The old man looked surprised at the news.
I don't know if this is an update or a bug.
Computers have changed the industrial picture considerably.
The girl, like her parents, was very sympathetic.
Education should not be a burden on the parents as well as on the children.
Like most diseases, it has its own symptoms.
This style of costume originated in Paris.
It seems that he knows a secret.
Dick showed a willingness to help us.
May I please have your telephone number?
Are you Peter's wife?
Tom's wife suddenly fell sick.
Tom just sat there looking bored.
Once upon a time, there lived a cruel king.
A long time ago, there lived an old king on a small island.
We can communicate with each other in many ways.
My father can speak French as well as English.
After high school, he went to college and studied to be a minister, like his father.
Once there lived a very wicked king in England.
Once there lived an old king in England.
Their traditional life style no longer exists.
Is your wife a good cook?
God is everywhere.
The lion is the king of the jungle.
Diplomats are allowed various privileges.
Is there any doctor here?
The prince bowed down to Snow White.
The king will appear in person tomorrow evening.
The king went hunting this morning.
Our insurance policy covers various kinds of damages.
In 1939, as in 1914, the world was on the brink of war.
This is how he failed.
The accident happened in this manner.
Our policy is to satisfy our customers.
God created the world in six days.
Please return to your seats and fasten your seatbelts.
Seen through a telescope, the planets take on a completely new appearance.
His broad interests bring him broad views on everything.
You look tired. Shall I take the wheel?
I serve pub food to Canadian customers.
How many are there in your party, sir?
The new school is of simple and modern construction.
She likes tennis as well as basketball.
A love letter from Gray?
His eyes are like those of a leopard.
I'd like to take advantage of this opportunity to thank you all for your cooperation.
This forest is full of diversity.
Now the company can justify such expenditure.
His striped suit and checked tie didn't match.
Japan imports various raw materials from abroad.
This ticket allows two people to enter.
Once upon a time there lived an old king on a small island.
Once upon a time, there lived a beautiful princess.
Once upon a time, there lived a great king in Greece.
There are a lot of different people in Europe.
How is your wife doing?
What is your mother's maiden name?
What is your wife's maiden name?
At night, she gazed at the moon.
Chinese food is no less delicious than French.
Nancy told me about the fire.
Some residents took a wait-and-see attitude while others prepared for heavy flooding.
The road was crowded with various vehicles.
The king was pleased with him at first.
Children under 10 are not admitted.
Children under age five are free.
Judging from the look of the sky, it may rain this afternoon.
Judging from the look of the sky, it is likely to rain.
Judging from the look of the sky, it is going to snow.
It seems to me that Mr Jones is good golfer.
Now you're flying over the Alps.
This car is like new.
Mr. Young wishes his son would study harder.
Mr Wright speaks Japanese as if it were his mother tongue.
Part of the charm of a big city lies in the variety of styles that can be seen in the architecture of its buildings.
This is the American way of life.
Of course our lifestyle is different from the one in America.
Gordon is interested in the Japanese way of life.
One's lifestyle is largely determined by money.
He got accustomed to the new way of living.
I think he needs to alter his lifestyle.
They didn't want to give up their old ways of living.
It is very difficult to persuade people to change their life style.
My grandmother never changed her style of living.
Our mode of life has changed since the introduction of European civilization.
Archaeologists are those who hunt for clues about the lifestyles of ancient peoples.
We find diverse ethnic and economic interests here.
Passengers going to the Chuo Line, please change trains at the next stop.
It's not a bug, it's an undocumented feature.
George III has been unfairly maligned by historians.
Humans communicate in many different ways.
Zebras have stripes.
We have a wide choice of books.
His condition is, if anything, better than yesterday.
We have to conform to the rules.
Her skirt is yellow with polka dots.