English–Japanese

“circumstances” in Japanese

Japanese

Also経緯 (keii)

Pronunciation

Romajikyōgū

Example

彼は恵まれた境遇で育ちました。kare wa megu ma re ta kyō gū de soda chi ma shi ta

He grew up in favorable circumstances.

Illustration for 境遇 (circumstances)

How to say “circumstances” in Japanese

“Circumstances” in Japanese is 境遇 (kyōgū).

Describes the conditions surrounding a person that shape how life unfolds.

Full entry for 境遇: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 境遇

似た境遇の人と話すと、気持ちが楽になります。ni ta kyō gū no hito to hana su to ki mo chi ga raku ni na ri ma su

Talking with someone in a similar situation makes me feel better.

Tips for using 境遇

  • In English, circumstances is usually plural when it means the conditions surrounding a person's life, while environment more often points to the physical or social setting.

Other Japanese words for “circumstances”

事故の経緯を警察に説明します。ji ko no kei i o kei satsu ni setsu mei shi ma su

I will explain the circumstances of the accident to the police.

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