Translation and Meaning of: 状況 - jyoukyou
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 状況 (jyoukyou) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: jyoukyou
Kana: じょうきょう
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n3
Translation / Meaning: circumstances; situation
Meaning in English: circumstances;situation
Definition: A specific state or situation at a particular moment or scene.
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Explanation and Etymology - (状況) jyoukyou
The Japanese word 「状況」 (jyoukyou) is composed of two kanji characters: 「状」 and 「況」。 The kanji 「状」 refers to "condition" or "state," while 「況」 means "situation" or "circumstance." Thus, the combination of both forms the concept of "situation" or "state of circumstances." The etymology of these kanji traces back to Chinese characters that share similar meanings, a common influence in Japanese vocabulary due to the cultural and linguistic history shared between the two countries.
In practice, 「状況」 is used to describe the situation in various contexts, both in everyday life and in more formal or technical scenarios. For example, one can use the expression to discuss the current status of a project or describe specific conditions in reports or analyses. The versatility of this word makes it indispensable in conversations, especially when one wants to address the context or circumstances of events or actions.
In addition, the expression 「状況」 has some useful and related variations in the Japanese language. Among them, 「状況把握」 (jyoukyou haaku), which means "understanding of the situation" and is often used in business environments. Another variation is 「状況分析」 (jyoukyou bunseki), which refers to "situation analysis," being equally important in professional, academic, or even more personal discussions where a deeper understanding of the context is sought.
The beauty of 「状況」 lies in its ability to capture the complexity of a scenario and allow for more elaborate and informed discussions. The appropriate use of this term can facilitate effective communication and mutual understanding, especially in situations where it is crucial to have clarity about the context and the circumstances surrounding it.
Synonyms and similar words
- 事情 (Jijou) - Circumstances
- 状態 (Joutai) - State; condition of something specific
- 状況 (Joukyou) - Conditions; general situation
- 状況下 (Joukyouka) - In a situation; under certain conditions
- 状況説明 (Joukyou setsumei) - Explanation of the situation
- 状況報告 (Joukyou houkoku) - Situation report
- 状況把握 (Joukyou haaku) - Understanding the situation
- 状況確認 (Joukyou kakunin) - Confirmation of the situation
- 状況分析 (Joukyou bunseki) - Analysis of the situation
- 状況判断 (Joukyou handan) - Judgment of the situation
- 状況評価 (Joukyou hyouka) - Assessment of the situation
- 状況変化 (Joukyou henka) - Change of situation
- 状況対応 (Joukyou taiou) - Response to the situation
- 状況把握する (Joukyou haaku suru) - Understand the situation
- 状況報告する (Joukyou houkoku suru) - Report the situation
- 状況説明する (Joukyou setsumei suru) - Explain the situation
- 状況分析する (Joukyou bunseki suru) - Analyze the situation
- 状況判断する (Joukyou handan suru) - Judge the situation
- 状況評価する (Joukyou hyouka suru) - Evaluate the situation
- 状況変化する (Joukyou henka suru) - Change the situation
- 状況対応する (Joukyou taiou suru) - Respond to the situation
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: じょうきょう jyoukyou
How to Write in Japanese - (状況) jyoukyou
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (状況) jyoukyou:
Example Sentences - (状況) jyoukyou
Below are some example sentences:
Joukyou wa dou desu ka?
How is the situation?
How is the situation?
- 状況 (joukyou) - It means "situation" or "condition"
- は (wa) - grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- どう (dou) - It means "how" or "in what way"
- です (desu) - verb "to be" in polite form
- か (ka) - "particle indicating a question"
- ？(ponto de interrogação) - graphic symbol indicating a question
Metcha kucha na jōkyō ni natta
The situation became completely chaotic.
It was a mess.
- 滅茶苦茶 - Idiomatic expression meaning "chaotic", "messy", "confused".
- な - The term "negativa" means negative form of the adjective.
- 状況 - noun that means "situation", "circumstance"
- に - Particle that indicates the relationship of place or time
- なった - past form of the verb "なる" which means "to become", "to get"
Kokki na jōkyō ni natta
The situation has become comical.
It was a humorous situation.
- 滑稽 (kokkei) - funny, comical
- な (na) - particle that indicates adjective
- 状況 (joukyou) - situation, circumstance
- に (ni) - particle indicating action or state
- なった (natta) - past tense of the verb "naru", which means "to become"
Shinkoku na jōkyō desu
The situation is serious.
It's a serious situation.
- 深刻な - It means "serious" or "severe".
- 状況 - It means "situation" or "circumstance".
- です - it is a particle that indicates the polite way of affirming something.
Abunai jōkyō ni ochiitta
I landed in a dangerous situation.
I was in a dangerous situation.
- 危うい - Adjective that means "dangerous," "risky," "critical"
- 状況 - noun that means "situation", "circumstance"
- に - particle that indicates an action or state in which something happens
- 陥った - verb that means "fall into", "fall into a situation", "get stuck in"
Kousoku sareta joukyou kara nogaretai
I want to escape the situation where I am restricted.
I want to escape the restricted situation.
- 拘束された - means "to be arrested" or "to be detained".
- 状況 - It means "situation" or "circumstance".
- から - is a particle that indicates "of" or "from".
- 逃れたい - means "wanting to escape" or "wanting to run away".
Tomu wo enai jōkyō ni ochiitta
I was in a situation where I couldn't help it.
I was in an unavoidable situation.
- 止むを得ない - means "inevitable" or "having no choice".
- 状況 - It means "situation" or "circumstance".
- に - it is a particle that indicates the relationship between the situation and the verb that follows it.
- 陥った - is the verb "陥る" in the past, which means "to fall into," "to be caught in," or "to be trapped in."
Genzai no jōkyō o haaku suru hitsuyō ga arimasu
You need to understand the current situation.
- 現在の状況 - indicates the current situation
- を - particle that indicates the object of the action
- 把握する - verb that means "to understand" or "to comprehend"
- 必要があります - expression that indicates the need for something
Ijou na joukyou ni souguu shita
I encountered an abnormal situation.
I encountered an unusual situation.
- 異常な - adjective that means "abnormal"
- 状況 - noun that means "situation"
- に - particle that indicates an action or state in which something happens
- 遭遇した - verb that means "to meet with" or "to encounter" in the past
Watashi wa konnan na joukyou ni taeru koto ga dekimasu
I can withstand difficult situations.
- 私 (watashi) - Japanese personal pronoun meaning "I"
- は (wa) - Japanese particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 困難な (konnan na) - Japanese adjective meaning "difficult"
- 状況 (joukyou) - Japanese noun that means "situation"
- に (ni) - Japanese particle that indicates the grammatical function of "place" or "time."
- 耐える (taeru) - Japanese verb that means "to endure" or "to hold on."
- ことができます (koto ga dekimasu) - Japanese expression meaning "to be able to"
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