Explore 況 in words that describe circumstances, from traffic to a lively event.
The idea
況 has 8 strokes and the on-reading キョウ in these compounds. Learn 状況（じょうきょう）, 商況（しょうきょう）, 景況（けいきょう） and 盛況（せいきょう） as whole words; follow the linked stroke diagram.
Examples
- 現在の状況を教えてください。Please tell me the current situation.
- 交通状況が改善しました。Traffic conditions have improved.
- 商況は厳しいです。Business conditions are difficult.
- 景況は回復しています。The economy is recovering.
- 会場は大盛況でした。The venue was very lively.
- 電車の運行状況を確認します。I check the operating status of the trains.
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Watch out
状況 is a general situation; 盛況 describes a thriving or lively event. Do not confuse 況 with 兄: 況 has the water component on the left.
Try it yourself
Write the reading of 状況 in hiragana.
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じょうきょう
状況 is じょうきょう: it describes a situation, as in the current situation.
Write the reading of 盛況 in hiragana.
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せいきょう
盛況 is せいきょう: it describes a lively, well-attended event.
Choose the missing kanji: 状＿（じょうきょう）［況／兄］.
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況
況 completes 状況（じょうきょう）. The left-hand water component distinguishes it from 兄.
Practice round
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Write the reading of 状況 in hiragana.
Write the reading of 盛況 in hiragana.
Choose the missing kanji: 状＿（じょうきょう）［況／兄］.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Write 況 using the stroke diagram. Cover the readings, read 状況 and 盛況, then describe a situation using one word.