Japanese

じょうきょう
Meaning: situation; circumstances; state of affairs
Part of Speech: Noun

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状
況

Example sentences

Considering the current economic situation, a cautious judgment is required.
周囲の状況を考慮しつつ、慎重に計画を進める必要があります。
Considering the surrounding situation, we need to proceed with the plan carefully.
どんなに大変な状況でも、彼は平気な顔をしていた。
No matter how difficult the situation, he kept a calm face.
困難な状況でも、冷静な判断が必要だ。
Even in a difficult situation, a calm judgment is necessary.
現在の状況を正確に把握することが重要だ。
It is important to accurately grasp the current situation.
絶体絶命の状況で、奇跡が起きた。
A miracle happened in a desperate situation.
いかに困難な状況でも、希望を捨ててはいけない。
No matter how difficult the situation, you must not give up hope.
政治的な状況が安定することを願っています。
I hope the political situation stabilizes.
彼は困難な状況にある友人を決して見捨てなかった。
He never abandoned his friend who was in a difficult situation.
警察は事件の状況を忠実に再現した。
The police faithfully reproduced the situation of the incident.

Usage Notes

Refers to the surrounding conditions or the state of something at a particular time.

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