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JLPT N2nounLevel estimated by Bebop

事じ態たい

jitai

situation, state of affairs

It often refers to a difficult or serious situation. Note written by AI.

Example sentences

  1. 事態じたいは大おおきく変かわった。

    The situation has changed dramatically.

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  2. 事態じたいは非常ひじょうに深刻しんこくである。

    The situation is very serious.

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  3. 事態じたいは急変きゅうへんした。

    There was a sudden change in the situation.

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Kanji in 事態

  • 事matter; thingOnジ・ズKunこと・つかう・つかえる
  • 態attitude; conditionOnタイKunわざと

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