形勢(けいせい)

けいせい
noun
situation, state of affairs
See also: 形成(けいせい) (formation, shaping)
1. situation, state of affairs, the way things stand
The current state of a contest, conflict, or competition. Often used to describe which side has the advantage.
形勢(けいせい)が逆転(ぎゃくてん)した。
The tide has turned.
形勢(けいせい)不利(ふり)と見(み)て撤退(てったい)した。
Seeing that the situation was unfavorable, they retreated.
後半(こうはん)に入(はい)って形勢(けいせい)が大(おお)きく変(か)わった。
The situation changed dramatically in the second half.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 形勢(けいせい)逆転(ぎゃくてん): reversal of the situation, turning the tables
  • 形勢(けいせい)不利(ふり): unfavorable situation, being at a disadvantage
  • 形勢(けいせい)有利(ゆうり): favorable situation, having the advantage
  • 形勢(けいせい)を見(み)る: to assess the situation

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 情勢(じょうせい): situation, state of affairs (broader; used for political/social conditions)
  • 戦況(せんきょう): war situation, state of the battle
  • 局面(きょくめん): phase, aspect (of a situation or game)

NOTE:
Do not confuse with the homophone 形成(けいせい) (formation, forming).

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