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状
state · condition · form · appearance
N2On: じょう
Memory Aid
The kanji for STATE or CONDITION combines a 'half-log' or 'bed' (爿) on the left with 'dog' (犬) on the right. Imagine a dog (犬) lying on a simple wooden bed (爿) — you can easily observe its current *state* or *condition*.
'Jō' — sounds like 'show'. The *state* or *condition* of something is what it *shows*.
Vocabulary
状態じょうたいstate, condition
状況じょうきょうsituation, circumstances
症状しょうじょうsymptom
案内状あんないじょうinvitation letter
実状じつじょうactual state, reality
Example Sentences
彼の健康状態は良好です。
His health condition is good.
現在の状況を説明してください。
Please explain the current situation.
熱と咳が主な症状です。
Fever and cough are the main symptoms.
結婚式の案内状が届きました。
The wedding invitation arrived.