Refers to the way something looks or the state it is in. Often used in compounds or as a suffix, e.g. 態度 (attitude), 状態 (state), 実態 (actual condition).
After the accident, the condition of the car was terrible.
Linguistic term for grammatical voice (active, passive, etc.). Cross-referenced with ボイス. Used mainly in academic or technical contexts.
See also: ボイス
There is a problem with his attitude toward life.
Japanese voice includes active voice and passive voice.
state; condition; situation
situation; state of affairs; circumstances
transformation; change of form · abnormality; deviance · sexual perversion; pervert · metamorphosis · phase transformation; transition; modification
attitude; manner; demeanor · stance; position; attitude (toward an issue)
form; shape; figure · morph
true state; actual condition; reality
ecology; life and habits of an animal; behavior in its environment · mode of life; way of living; lifestyle as observed
readiness; prepared stance; posture; attitude
blunder; disgrace; failure
business conditions; state of business · business category; line of business; business format
mimicry; mimesis; camouflage
movement; dynamic state
condition of a patient; state of a disease · pathological state; pathology
normal state; usual condition
abusive language; cursing; swearing
disgraceful behavior; shameful sight
condition; state of health; appearance
old state of affairs; former condition; old ways
form; state; condition
foolish behavior; silliness; idiotic conduct
state; condition; situation; terms
passive voice
figure; form; style
three states of matter
state of society; social conditions
former appearance; original form
strange; curious; odd
coquetry; flirtatiousness; flattery
coquetry; flirtatious manner
disgraceful behavior; scandalous conduct
Standard kanji spelling for both the general 'condition/appearance' sense and the grammatical 'voice' sense.
The kanji 態 originally meant 'appearance' or 'form' in Chinese. In Japanese, it retains that meaning and was later adopted as a translation for the grammatical term 'voice'.