況
況·situation, circumstances, condition
- On-yomi
- キョウ
- Kun-yomi
- none
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 状況 | じょうきょう | situation, circumstances |
| 不況 | ふきょう | recession |
| 好況 | こうきょう | economic boom |
| 近況 | きんきょう | recent situation, how one has been |
| 実況 | じっきょう | live report, live commentary |
Example sentences
状況に応じて、柔軟に対応してください。
じょうきょうにおうじて、じゅうなんにたいおうしてください。
Please respond flexibly according to the situation.
不況の影響で、多くの会社が人員を削減した。
ふきょうのえいきょうで、おおくのかいしゃがじんいんをさくげんした。
Because of the recession, many companies cut staff.
久しぶりに会った友人と近況を報告し合った。
ひさしぶりにあったゆうじんときんきょうをほうこくしあった。
I caught up on recent news with a friend I had not seen in a while.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- 状況 and 状態 both describe a condition: 状況 is the surrounding circumstances, 状態 is the state of a thing or person.
- Do not confuse 況 with 兄 when writing: the water radical is essential.
Memory aid
Picture it
Water 氵 plus older brother 兄: how the river is flowing today is the situation.
Vocabulary using this kanji
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