況
condition · situation
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Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and elder. State flowing like water.
Symbolism
Situation, moreover, comparison. Represents state.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Sitting and waiting
Component Breakdown
water + 兄
Words & Expressions
Words written with 況
Four-Character Compounds
状況証拠
じょうきょうしょうこ
circumstantial evidence
Proverbs & Idioms
況んや言わずもがな
いわんやいわずもがな
Not to mention; goes without saying
It is even more obvious; needless to say
Anime & Manga
ナカノヒトゲノム【実況中】
The Ones Within
A well-known work with 況 in its Japanese title.
ツンデレ悪役令嬢リーゼロッテと実況の遠藤くんと解説の小林さん
Endo and Kobayashi Live! The Latest on Tsundere Villainess Lieselotte
A well-known work with 況 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“condition”
“situation”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 況 mean in Japanese?
況 means condition, situation.
How do you read 況?
On'yomi: キョウ (KYOU). Kun'yomi: まし.て、いわ.んや、おもむき (mashite, iwan'ya, omomuki).
How many strokes does 況 have?
況 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 況 a good kanji for a tattoo?
況 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means condition, situation. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.