Japanese

現状

げんじょう
Meaning: current situation; status quo
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

現
状

Example sentences

In order to break the status quo, new ideas are necessary.
彼は現状に不満を抱いている。
He is dissatisfied with the current situation.
実力よりも人気が先行しているのが現状だ
The current situation is that popularity precedes actual ability.
彼は会社の現状に対して強い危機感を抱いている。
He has a strong sense of crisis regarding the company's current situation.
彼は現状に甘んじることなく、常に高みを目指している。
Without being content with the current situation, he is always aiming higher.
その計画は、現状のニーズにそぐわないものだった
That plan did not match current needs.
現状を打破するためには、新しいアイデアが必要です。
To break the status quo, new ideas are necessary.
現状を打破するために、何とか一策を案じる必要がある。
We need to somehow devise a plan to break through the current situation.
現状を打破するために、漸進的な改革を進める。
We will proceed with gradual reforms to break the status quo.
「彼の提案は斬新だったが、現状では夏鑪冬扇と言わざるを得ない。」
His proposal was innovative, but in the current situation, I have to say it's out of season and useless.

Usage Notes

Refers to the present state of affairs. Often used with 'break' (打破) or 'maintain' (維持).

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