“Situation” in Japanese
Short answer
Situation in Japanese is “事態” (jitai). Full meaning: situation, (present) state of affairs, circumstances.
Other ways to say “Situation” in Japanese
時局
jikyoku situation, state of things, current affairs
仕儀
shigi situation, developments, outcome
旗色
kishoku situation, outlook; one's allegiance, affiliation, position
景況
keikyou situation, business climate, outlook
状況
joukyou state of affairs, situation, conditions, circumstances
様子
yousu state (of affairs), situation, circumstances; appearance, look(s), air, manner, behaviour, demeanor; sign, indication
様態
youtai form, situation, condition
立場
tachiba position, situation; viewpoint, standpoint, point of view
形勢
keisei condition, situation, prospects
シチュエーション
shichueeshon situation
場合
baai case, occasion, situation, circumstances
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