Japanese word

現状

Pronunciation

Romajigenjō

Meaning

  • nouncurrent situation

Example

現状を説明します。gen jō o setsu mei shi ma su

I will explain the current situation.

Illustration for 現状 (current situation)

More examples

会議で現状を共有しました。kai gi de gen jō o kyō yū shi ma shi ta

We shared the current situation at the meeting.

Core concept

Describes how things stand at the present time, including conditions that may later change.

Common phrases

  • 現状を把握するgen jō o ha aku su ru

    understand the current situation

  • 現状を維持するgen jō o i ji su ru

    maintain the current situation

Similar words

状況jōkyō: Circumstances or conditions at a particular time.
状態jōtai: The condition of a person, thing, or system at a particular time.

Definition in Japanese

物事が現在置かれている状態。mono goto ga gen zai o ka re te i ru jō tai

Word origin

The noun 現状 (genjō) combines 現 (gen, "present") and 状 (jō, "condition or state").

Usage tips

  • 現状 (genjō) is common in reports and serious discussions, while 今の状況 (ima no jōkyō) often sounds more conversational in everyday speech.

Other meanings

  • status quonoun

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