No. 1,340 in Japanese
さま
A respectful honorific suffix meaning "Mr.," "Ms.," "Mrs.," or "Lord/Lady."
In a sentence
神田様、お会いできて光栄です。
Mr./Ms. Kanda, it's an honor to meet you.
In this sentence, 'さま' (sama) is used as an honorific suffix to address Mr./Ms. Kanda with utmost respect in a formal setting.
風が強い日には、波が荒れる様だ。
On windy days, it seems like the waves get rough.
Here, '様' (you) is used as a noun meaning 'appearance' or 'manner,' indicating the way something appears.
彼は王様の命令をきくことができなかった。
He failed to obey the king's order.
In this case, 'さま' (sama) within '王様' refers to the esteemed title of 'King,' used to denote respect for the monarch.
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