Translation guide
How to express 'present condition' in Japanese, covering current state, status, and situation.
Describing how things are now, the present state of affairs.
The most direct and common translation for 'present condition', often used in formal or business contexts.
Referring to someone's physical state or health at the moment.
Describing the state or working order of something non-living.
現状 (genjou) is specifically 'present condition' and implies a current, often temporary state, frequently used in business. 状態 (joutai) is a broader term for 'state/condition' and can be used for any time frame or subject.
プロジェクトの現状は安定しています。
The present condition of the project is stable.
患者の現在の状態はどうですか？
What is the present condition of the patient?
現状を報告してください。
Please report on the present condition.
現状では、問題はありません。
In the present condition, there are no problems.
Similar to 現状 but slightly more formal, often used in written reports or news.
経済の現況について議論した。
We discussed the present condition of the economy.
A more descriptive phrase meaning 'current situation', suitable for both spoken and written Japanese.
現在の状況を教えてください。
Please tell me about the present condition.
Casual way to say 'current state', used in everyday conversation.
今の状態はどう？
How's the present condition?
Specifically refers to physical condition or health.
体調はどうですか？
How is your present condition? (health)
今日は体調が良くない。
My present condition isn't good today.
General word for condition, often used for health or mechanical state.
お腹の具合が悪い。
My stomach's condition is bad.
General term for state or condition, applicable to objects, systems, etc.
機械の状態をチェックする。
Check the present condition of the machine.
道路の状態が悪い。
The road condition is bad.
Often used for the condition or performance of machines, or one's own physical feeling.
エアコンの調子がおかしい。
The air conditioner's condition is strange.