condition, situation

About this kanji

The kanji 「況」 primarily means "condition" or "situation" and is often used in compound words. While it can function as a noun, it appears more frequently in compounds than as a standalone term. For example, in the word 「状況」 (じょうきょう), meaning "state of affairs," it emphasizes the existing conditions in any situation. The term 「不況」 (ふきょう) refers to an "economic depression," highlighting a negative condition in economics. Another example is 「近況」 (きんきょう), which means "recent state," often used to inquire about someone's current circumstances. A useful note is that 「況」 may not be used frequently on its own; instead, it enhances the meaning of the compounds it forms.

Example sentences

• この況では計画を変更する必要がある。

  In this situation, it is necessary to change the plan.

Meanings across languages

English

condition, situation

Tiếng Việt

tình trạng, tình huống

日本語

状況, 状態

한국어

상태, 상황

中文

情况, 状态

id

kondisi, situasi

th

สถานะ, สถานการณ์

es

condición, situación

fr

état, situation

de

Zustand, Situation

pt

condição, situação

Common compounds

• 市況しきょうmarket conditions
• 状況じょうきょうstate of affairs, situation, conditions
• 不況ふきょう(economic) depression, recession, slump
• 活況かっきょうactivity, briskness, prosperity
• 近況きんきょうrecent state, present state, present condition
• 現況げんきょうpresent condition
• 好況こうきょうprosperous (economic) conditions, favourable conditions, (economic) boom
• 実況じっきょうactual state (of things), actual conditions, actual scene