Situation in Japanese

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

事態

jitai

事matter, thing+態attitude, condition

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "situation". The most common choice is shown first.

況

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condition, situation

Reading: kyou

8 strokes

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Where it comes from

Composed of water and elder. State flowing like water.

What it carries

Situation, moreover, comparison. Represents state.

Related kanji for "situation"

様

situation

you · wisdom

Combines 'tree' (木) with 'sheep' (羊, implying beauty), from the beautiful appearance of trees. Developed into meanings of appearance, state, and honorific usage.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for situation?

The most common kanji for "situation" is 況, read as kyou. It means condition, situation. Related kanji: 様 (situation).

How many strokes does 況 have?

況 has 8 strokes.