Japanese

じょうたい
Meaning: condition, state, status
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

状
態

Example sentences

The patient's condition is stable.
物質は温度によって、固体、液体、気体の三つの状態に変化する。
Matter changes into one of three states—solid, liquid, or gas—depending on the temperature.
患者は危篤状態を脱した。
The patient passed the critical stage.
医師は亀頭の状態を確認した。
The doctor checked the condition of the glans penis.
医師は超音波画像を使って、子宮の状態を説明した。
The doctor explained the condition of the uterus using an ultrasound image.
どん底の状態から這い上がるのは容易ではない。
It is not easy to crawl up from rock bottom.
山間部では電波の状態が悪く、テレビ番組を安定して受信できない。
In mountainous areas, the radio wave conditions are poor, making it impossible to receive TV programs stably.
そのガソリンタンクは、満タンの状態で50リットル入る。
That gasoline tank holds 50 liters when full.
極限状態では、その人の人間性が試される。
In extreme situations, a person's humanity is tested.
その病気は末期の状態に達している。
The illness has reached the final stage.

Usage Notes

Refers to the current state or appearance of people or things at a specific point in time.

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