情勢(じょうせい)

じょうせい
noun
situation, state of affairs
1. situation, state of affairs, circumstances
The current conditions or state of things, especially in politics, economics, or international relations. Often used for large-scale situations rather than personal matters.
国際(こくさい)情勢(じょうせい)が変(か)わった。
The international situation has changed.
現在(げんざい)の経済(けいざい)情勢(じょうせい)について説明(せつめい)する。
I will explain the current economic situation.
情勢(じょうせい)の変化(へんか)に応(おう)じて計画(けいかく)を見直(みなお)す必要(ひつよう)がある。
We need to review the plan in response to the changing circumstances.

情勢(じょうせい) refers to the state of affairs or prevailing conditions, typically on a large scale such as political, economic, or social situations.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 国際(こくさい)情勢(じょうせい): international situation
  • 経済(けいざい)情勢(じょうせい): economic conditions
  • 政治(せいじ)情勢(じょうせい): political situation
  • 情勢(じょうせい)判断(はんだん): assessment of the situation
  • 情勢(じょうせい)が変(か)わる: the situation changes

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 状況(じょうきょう): situation (more general, can be personal or small-scale)
  • 事態(じたい): state of affairs (often implies a problem or emergency)
  • 態勢(たいせい): posture, readiness (focuses on preparedness)
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