様子

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 様子 is read as ようす and can mean “appearance” or “condition”, depending on context.
• Basic usage: The examples show the appearance of a garden and the unusual condition of a machine.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Distinguishing senses and uses
  • It can mean visible appearance, condition, or signs of how something is going; 様子がおかしい signals an abnormal state.