況

condition, situation

Kanji 1163

Do you know how to say, “I don’t like grilled fish, let alone raw fish,” “The market deteriorated, so our inventory piled up,” or “Please let me know the status”? Through this essay you’ll learn all that, plus ways of talking about the business climate, booms and busts, live broadcasts, events packed with people, and more. Also find out how a term for “urgent state of affairs” connects to sumo. 

Revision history:

Feb. 8, 2022: 

• p. 2, Etymology Box: Updated the Henshall etymology.
• p. 17: Added a link to the Kanshudo games.

Mar. 16, 2019: Originally published.