Japanese word

状況

Pronunciation

Romajijōkyō

Meaning

  • nounsituation

Example

今の状況はどうですか？ima no jō kyō wa dō de su ka

How is the situation now?

Illustration for 状況 (situation)

More examples

この状況を先生に話します。ko no jō kyō o sen sei ni hana shi ma su

I will tell my teacher about this situation.

彼は困った状況でも、落ち着いて行動します。kare wa koma tta jō kyō de mo o chi tsu i te kō dō shi ma su

Even in a difficult situation, he acts calmly.

Core concept

Describes the state of people or things at a particular time, including the surrounding conditions that shape what is happening.

Common phrases

  • 状況が変わるjō kyō ga ka wa ru

    the situation changes

  • 状況を説明するjō kyō o setsu mei su ru

    explain the situation

  • 状況を確認するjō kyō o kaku nin su ru

    check the situation

Similar words

状態jōtai: The condition of a person or thing at a certain time.
様子yōsu: The visible condition or progress of a person, thing, or event.
事態jitai: A serious situation that requires attention.

Definition in Japanese

ある時点で人や物事が置かれている状態や、それを取り巻く事情。a ru ji ten de hito ya mono goto ga o ka re te i ru jō tai ya so re o to ri ma ku ji jō

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese noun 状況 (jōkyō, "situation") combines 状 (jō, "state") and 況 (kyō, "circumstances").

Usage tips

  • The noun 状況 (jōkyō) is common when people discuss how a problem, plan, or event is progressing.

Other meanings

  • conditionsnoun
  • circumstancesnoun

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