Japanese

情勢

じょうせい
Meaning: state of affairs; situation; conditions
Part of Speech: Noun

Listen to pronunciation

Handwriting

情
勢

Example sentences

The international situation is changing rapidly.
選挙後の情勢は依然として混沌としている。
The political situation after the election remains in chaos.
国境付近の情勢が緊迫している。
The situation near the border is becoming strained.
風雲急を告げる情勢の中で、彼は好機を待った。
In a situation where things were taking a sudden turn, he waited for an opportunity.
政治情勢は渾沌としてきた。
The political situation has become chaotic.
国内の情勢は依然として紛擾を極めている
The domestic situation continues to be in a state of extreme turmoil.
世の中の情勢は一虚一盈として、一分先のことさえ予測できない。
The world situation is constantly changing and unpredictable, making it impossible to predict even a minute ahead.

Usage Notes

Refers to the current state or trend of something that is changing, such as politics or international relations.

Sottaku

About Sottaku

Sottaku is an app for learning Chinese, Japanese, Korean, English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian with a strong focus on SRS. It includes automatic flashcard creation for hundreds of thousands of words, grammar breakdowns in example sentences, language-specific study packs where available, adaptive quizzes, mobile apps, a browser extension, and community features. Give it a try now! All learning content is free with no limits on flashcards or study time.

Sottaku is built to match the habits of successful learners. By using Sottaku, you will naturally learn in the most efficient way possible, as proven by countless success stories in the language learning community.

Free Sign Up

Free Forever

Access all grammar guides, quizzes, and flashcards without paying a cent. Quality education should be accessible to everyone.

Smart SRS System

Our flashcard system uses the FSRS algorithm (also used in Anki) to optimize your review schedule and maximize retention.

Comprehensive Content

From hanzi, kana, hangul, and European vocabulary basics to grammar and reading practice where available, we have lessons for every level. Practice with quizzes tailored to your skill.

Community Chat

Ask level-appropriate questions and get help from the community. Learn together with fellow learners across all 8 supported languages.