状況
じょうきょう·joukyou
Meaning
situation; circumstances; state of affairs
Nuance & Usage
状況 refers to the current state of things or the conditions surrounding a particular event. It is widely used in news, business, and daily life. 状況を把握する (joukyou wo haaku suru) means 'to grasp the situation.' 状況判断 (joukyou handan) means 'situational judgment.' Unlike 場合 (baai — case/occasion), 状況 emphasizes the overall conditions rather than a specific scenario.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 状況 with 状態 (joutai — state/condition). 状況 refers to external circumstances or a broader situation, while 状態 describes the condition of a specific thing (e.g., 体の状態 — physical condition). Also, avoid mixing up with 事情 (jijou — circumstances/reasons), which implies underlying reasons or personal matters.
Example Sentences (3)
現在の状況を詳しく説明してください。
げんざいのじょうきょうをくわしくせつめいしてください。
Please explain the current situation in detail.
交通状況が悪くて遅刻してしまった。
こうつうじょうきょうがわるくてちこくしてしまった。
I was late because the traffic situation was bad.
状況に応じて計画を変更する必要がある。
じょうきょうにおうじてけいかくをへんこうするひつようがある。
We need to change the plan depending on the situation.
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