- yousu state (of affairs), situation, circumstances; appearance, look(s), air, manner, behaviour, demeanor; sign, indication
Used when observing or describing how something appears or is going, often in narrative or polite conversation, distinct from 'jōtai' which is more technical and static.
彼の様子が少し変だ。
Kare no yōsu ga sukoshi hen da.
His behavior is a bit strange.
外の様子を見てきて。
Soto no yōsu o mite kite.
Go check outside and see how things are.
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