様相

ようそう
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1

An aspect, phase, or condition — a particular facet or appearance of something.

Noun

Examples

事件は新たな様相を見せ始めた。

The case began to show a new aspect.

経済の様相が大きく変わってきている。

The economic situation is changing significantly.

病気の初期様相を見逃してはいけない。

You must not overlook the early signs (aspects) of the disease.

2

In philosophy, it can refer to modality — the modal aspects concerning possibility, necessity, etc.

NounPhilosophy

Examples

哲学の授業で『様相』という概念(モダリティ)について学んだ。

In the philosophy class I learned about the concept of 'modality' (yōsō).

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