状
status quo · conditions · circumstances · form · appearance
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of bed and dog. State of dog.
Symbolism
State, current situation, shape. Represents condition.
Component Breakdown
丬 + dog
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
情状酌量
じょうじょうしゃくりょう
taking the extenuating circumstances into consideration
千状万態
せんじょうばんたい
various forms; various circumstances
状況証拠
じょうきょうしょうこ
circumstantial evidence
波状攻撃
はじょうこうげき
attacking in waves
現状維持
げんじょういじ
maintaining the status quo
現状打破
げんじょうだは
abandonment of the status quo; destroying the status quo; overthrowing the present situation
千態万状
せんたいばんじょう
an endless variety of forms; multifariousness
Anime & Manga
ハズレ枠の【状態異常スキル】で最強になった俺がすべてを蹂躙するまで
Failure Frame: I Became the Strongest and Annihilated Everything with Low-Level Spells
A well-known work with 状 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 状 mean in Japanese?
状 means status quo, conditions, circumstances, form, appearance.
How do you read 状?
On'yomi: ジョウ (JOU).
How many strokes does 状 have?
状 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 犬 (dog).
Is 状 a good kanji for a tattoo?
状 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means status quo, conditions, circumstances, form, appearance. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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