noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
these; this kind of; such; this time
Formal literary term used to refer to the present matter or situation. Functions as a noun or adjectival noun with の. Rare in everyday speech; found in formal writing or classical contexts.
這般の事情により、会議は延期となった。
Due to these circumstances, the meeting has been postponed.
しゃはんの事態を重く見て、対策を講じる必要がある。
Taking this situation seriously, we need to take measures.