不測(ふそく)の事態(じたい)

ふそくのじたい
noun
unforeseen circumstances; contingency
1. unforeseen circumstances; unexpected situation; contingency
A situation that was not predicted or planned for. Used in formal contexts when discussing risk management, emergency preparedness, and crisis response.
不測(ふそく)の事態(じたい)に備(そな)える。
To prepare for unforeseen circumstances.
不測(ふそく)の事態(じたい)が起(お)きた場合(ばあい)の対応(たいおう)手順(てじゅん)を確認(かくにん)した。
We confirmed the response procedures in case of an emergency.
海外(かいがい)出張(しゅっちょう)中(ちゅう)に不測(ふそく)の事態(じたい)が発生(はっせい)しても対処(たいしょ)できるよう、保険(ほけん)に加入(かにゅう)した。
I took out insurance so I can deal with unexpected situations during business trips abroad.

USAGE:
A formal expression used in risk management, business planning, and official communications. Often appears in safety manuals, disaster preparedness documents, and contracts.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 不測(ふそく)の事態(じたい)に備(そな)える (to prepare for contingencies)
  • 不測(ふそく)の事態(じたい)が発生(はっせい)する (an unexpected situation occurs)
  • 不測(ふそく)の事態(じたい)に陥(おちい)る (to fall into an unforeseen situation)
  • 不測(ふそく)の事態(じたい)に対処(たいしょ)する (to deal with an emergency)

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 緊急事態(きんきゅうじたい): emergency — specifically an urgent crisis requiring immediate action
  • 非常事態(ひじょうじたい): state of emergency — an officially declared crisis
  • 想定外(そうていがい): beyond expectations — something that was not anticipated, less formal
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Added 2026.3.15 18:56
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