Circumstances in Japanese

"circumstances" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "circumstances". The most common choice is shown first.

状

Top pick

status quo, conditions, circumstances, form, appearance

Reading: jou

7 strokes

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Where it comes from

Composed of bed and dog. State of dog.

What it carries

State, current situation, shape. Represents condition.

Related kanji for "circumstances"

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for circumstances?

The most common kanji for "circumstances" is 状, read as jou. It means status quo, conditions, circumstances. Related kanji: 情 (circumstances), 故 (circumstances).

How many strokes does 状 have?

状 has 7 strokes.