Japanese

じじょう
Meaning: circumstances; reasons; situation
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

事
情

Example sentences

Please tell me the detailed circumstances.
事情を説明したところ、快く了承していただいた。
When I explained the circumstances, they kindly gave their consent.
彼は事情を知っているのに、知らない体で接してきた。
Even though he knew the circumstances, he approached me as if he didn't.
諸般の事情により、本日の公演は暫時中断いたします。
Due to various circumstances, today's performance will be temporarily suspended.
上司は私の事情をよく酌んでくれた。
My boss kindly understood my circumstances.
彼はその事情を知悉している
He is thoroughly familiar with the circumstances.
諸般の事情により、今回のイベントは中止となりました。
Due to various circumstances, this event has been cancelled.
余儀ない事情により、本日の公演は中止となりました。
Due to unavoidable circumstances, today's performance has been canceled.
裁判官は、犯行の背景にある特別な事情を酌量した。
The judge took into account the special circumstances behind the crime.
事件の裡面には複雑な事情がある。
There are complex circumstances behind the scenes of the incident.

Usage Notes

Used to describe the state of affairs or the background of a situation.

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