状
状·condition, state, letter
- On-yomi
- ジョウ
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 状態 | じょうたい | state, condition |
| 状況 | じょうきょう | situation, circumstances |
| 年賀状 | ねんがじょう | New Year's card |
| 招待状 | しょうたいじょう | written invitation |
Example sentences
祖母の体の状態はよくなりました。
そぼのからだのじょうたいはよくなりました。
My grandmother's physical condition has improved.
今の状況を説明してください。
いまのじょうきょうをせつめいしてください。
Please explain the current situation.
毎年、友達に年賀状を書きます。
まいとし、ともだちにねんがじょうをかきます。
Every year I write New Year's cards to my friends.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Reading 年賀状 as ねんがしょう instead of ねんがじょう
- Confusing 状態 (the condition something is in) with 状況 (the surrounding situation)
Memory aid
Picture it
A dog (犬) tied beside a plank — you can see at a glance what condition it is in.
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