Japanese

する

ようそうをていする
Meaning: to take on or present a certain appearance
Part of Speech: Expression

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Example sentences

政局はさらに混迷の様相を呈している。
The political situation is taking on an even more confused appearance.
人気店の開店日、入口前は門巷塡隘の様相を呈した。
On the popular shop's opening day, the area in front of the entrance was packed with people.

Usage Notes

This is a formal written expression often used in news or analysis to describe the state a situation is beginning to show.

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