No. 1,375 in Japanese
事態
"事態" (jitai) means "situation" or "state of affairs."
In a sentence
その事態に対処するために作戦会議が開かれた。
A strategy meeting was held to address that situation.
Here, "事態" is used to mean a specific set of circumstances or a situation, especially one that requires attention.
悪化する事態をどうにか改善する必要がある。
It is necessary to somehow improve the worsening situation.
In this example, "事態" refers to a deteriorating condition or a problematic circumstance.
事態が急展開し、結果が予想外だった。
The situation evolved rapidly, and the result was unexpected.
Here, "事態" is used to describe an unfolding or rapidly changing series of events or conditions.
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