Japanese

きんきょう
Meaning: recent state; how one has been lately
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

近
況

Example sentences

I met a friend for the first time in a while and we talked about how each of us has been lately.
祖父に近況を知らせる手紙を認めた。
I wrote a letter to my grandfather to let him know how I've been lately.
海外の友人に近況を書送った
I wrote and sent news of my current situation to a friend overseas.
私たちは牽攣乖隔の仲ではあるが、手紙を通じて互いの近況を報告し合っている。
Although we are physically far apart despite our mutual affection, we keep each other updated through letters.
遠方の友人に咫尺之書を送り、近況を報告した。
I sent a short letter to a friend far away to report on my recent situation.

Usage Notes

Used when catching up with people or reporting on recent life events.

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