Japanese

じたい
Meaning: situation; state of affairs
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

事
態

Example sentences

The situation worsened further due to the accident.
最悪の事態を想定して準備する。
Prepare assuming the worst-case scenario.
それは起こりうる事態だ。
That is a situation that could happen.
彼は想定外の事態に冷静に対処した。
He handled the unexpected situation calmly.
不測の事態に備えて、貯金をしている。
I am saving money to prepare for unforeseen circumstances.
事態は一転して、解決に向かった。
The situation completely changed and headed towards a resolution.
事態の成り行きを静かに見守ることにした。
I decided to quietly watch the course of events.
万一の事態に備えて、食料を蓄えておく。
Prepare for emergencies by stockpiling food.
懸命な努力により、ようやく事態は収束へと向かった。
Thanks to dedicated efforts, the situation finally moved towards a resolution.
その事態は全く予期していなかった。
I hadn't expected that situation at all.

Usage Notes

Used for serious or negative situations.

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