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Japanese

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

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Example sentences

詳しい事情を聞かせてください。
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.
彼の母は、彼が事情を言い終わるまで黙って聞いていた。
His mother listened quietly until he finished explaining the situation.
相手の事情を慮ることが、信頼関係を築く第一歩だ。
Considering another person's circumstances is the first step toward building a relationship of trust.
相手の立場に立つと、見えなかった事情が分かる。
When you put yourself in the other person's position, you can understand circumstances you had not noticed before.

Usage Notes

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

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