状態

• Reading: じょうたい
• Romaji: joutai
• Kanji breakdown: 状 (jō) — form, condition, letter; 態 (tai) — attitude, appearance, condition
• Pronunciation: /dʑoː.ta.i/

Meaning

State; condition; situation. Describes the current condition or status of something.

A noun used to describe the present condition of objects, people, or situations. Often modified by adjectives or preceded by a description of the state. Common in medical, technical, and everyday contexts. Frequently appears in phrases like いい状態 (good condition) or 危険な状態 (dangerous state).

Examples

1. この車はとてもいい状態で走っています。 This car is running in very good condition.
2. 体の状態が悪いので今日は休みます。 I'm not feeling well, so I'm taking the day off.
3. 部屋がきれいな状態を保ちたいです。 I want to keep my room in a clean state.

Usage Guide

Context: health, technology, daily life

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Combines 状 (form/condition) and 態 (appearance/attitude). Together they describe the outward form or condition of something — its observable state.

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal