事態 (じたい, jitai) Japanese meaning: situation | Kotomoraに
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The situation is becoming more and more serious.
The government declared a state of emergency.
Usage patterns
事態が悪化するfor the situation to worsen
The negotiations broke down and the situation worsened.
事態を収拾するto bring the situation under control
The government tried to bring the situation under control.
事態を打開するto find a way out of a difficult situation
We need to think of a way to break through this difficult situation.
事態に対処するto deal with the situation
The person in charge on site dealt with the situation.
事態を招くto bring about a (usually bad) situation
His error in judgment brought about a serious situation.
Expressions
不測の事態unforeseen circumstances; contingency; unexpected situation
