事態(じたい)

じたい
noun
situation, state of affairs
1. situation, state of affairs, circumstances
The current condition or development of events, often implying a serious or problematic situation.
事態(じたい)が悪化(あっか)した。
The situation worsened.
緊急(きんきゅう)事態(じたい)が発生(はっせい)した。
An emergency situation occurred.
事態(じたい)を収拾(しゅうしゅう)するために話(はな)し合(あ)いが行(おこな)われた。
Discussions were held to bring the situation under control.

事態(じたい) often implies a serious or significant situation that requires attention.

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 事態(じたい)が悪化(あっか)する: the situation worsens
  • 事態(じたい)を収拾(しゅうしゅう)する: to bring the situation under control
  • 緊急(きんきゅう)事態(じたい): emergency situation
  • 異常(いじょう)事態(じたい): abnormal situation
  • 深刻(しんこく)な事態(じたい): serious situation

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 状況(じょうきょう): situation (more neutral)
  • 状態(じょうたい): state, condition
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