模様

もよう

pattern, figure, design

Also:state, conjecture of the current situation, model

What does 模様 mean?

模様 is a Japanese noun meaning pattern, figure, design in English. It can also be translated as state, conjecture of the current situation, model depending on context. It is written as 模様 in kanji, もよう in hiragana, and moyou in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.

Example sentence

彼女はその皿の模様が気に入っている。

She likes the design on the plate.