71
況
Condition, Situation
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
The word 状況 (jōkyō), meaning 'situation,' appears frequently in Japanese news broadcasts, weather reports, and emergency announcements to describe current conditions.
Memory Trick
Imagine looking at a river (氵) to check how the water is flowing. The state of the water tells you the current situation, helping you remember 況 means 'condition' or 'situation.'
Readings
Onyomi: キョウ (kyou)
Kunyomi:
Example Words
状況
じょうきょう (joukyou)
Situation
近況
きんきょう (kinkyou)
Current situation
実況
じっきょう (jikkyou)
Live commentary
現況
げんきょう (genkyou)
Current condition
Example Sentence
現在 の 状況 を 説明してください。
げんざい の じょうきょう を せつめいしてください。
genzai no joukyou o setsumei shite kudasai
Please explain the current situation.