No. 852 in Japanese
状
The Japanese word "状" (じょう, jō) means "condition," "state," or "form," and is also used to refer to documents like "certificate" or "letter."
In a sentence
現在の状況を説明してください。
Please explain the current situation.
Appear as part of the word '状況' (jōkyō), meaning 'situation', indicating a 'state' or 'condition'.
彼女の健康状は良好だと言われています。
It is said that her health condition is good.
Appears as part of the term '健康状' (kenkōjō), indicating 'state of health' or 'health condition'.
招待状を送りました。
I sent an invitation.
Used in the term '招待状' (shōtaijō), meaning 'invitation', representing a 'written form' or 'document'.
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