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“aspect” in Japanese

Japanese

Also様相 (yōsō)

Pronunciation

Romajisō

Example

物事にはいろいろな相があります。mono goto ni wa i ro i ro na sō ga a ri ma su

Things have many aspects.

Illustration for 相 (aspect)

How to say “aspect” in Japanese

“Aspect” in Japanese is 相 (sō).

Describes one distinct side or visible character of a person, thing, or situation.

Full entry for 相: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 相

その町は、季節ごとに違う相を呈します。so no machi wa ki setsu go to ni chiga u sō o tei shi ma su

The town presents a different aspect in each season.

Tips for using 相

  • 相 (sō) is useful in discussions that organize a topic into categories, but 面 (men) is usually more natural in everyday speech.

Other Japanese words for “aspect”

問題の様相が少しずつ変わっています。mon dai no yō sō ga suko shi zu tsu ka wa tte i ma su

The problem is gradually taking on a different aspect.

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