様
Reading: ざま
Meaning: state, condition (often used sarcastically)
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Example Sentence
この 様 で は 仕事 が できない
In this state, I can't work.
Usage Notes
Often used in the expression ざまあみろ to express schadenfreude or 'serves you right'.
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