manner · appearance

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 様 has 14 strokes and denotes appearance or condition.
• Basic usage: 様々（さまざま） means various; 様子（ようす） means appearance or condition.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Modifying a noun with various
  • 様々 takes な to modify the following noun.
  • 様々な花 means various flowers, and 様々な意見 means various opinions.
• Appearance and condition
  • 庭の様子 refers to the garden's appearance.
  • In 機械の様子がおかしい, the expression describes the machine's condition as unusual.