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況

況 — condition, situation

Learn the correct stroke order for 況 (condition), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Secondary school8 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)キョウkyou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)まし.てmashite、いわ.んやiwanya、おもむきomomuki
Strokes8
Radical水
Frequency#490
Meaningscondition, situation

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

概況がいきょうoutlook; general situationnoun
活況かっきょうactivity; briskness; prosperitynoun
近況きんきょうrecent state; present state; present conditionnoun
現況げんきょうpresent conditionnoun
好況こうきょうprosperous (economic) conditions; favourable conditions; (economic) boomnoun
市況しきょうmarket conditionsnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 況 (condition) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 水.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 況 is #490, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

概況がいきょう — outlook; general situation
活況かっきょう — activity; briskness; prosperity
近況きんきょう — recent state; present state; present condition

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (水)

水water永eternity氷icicle汁soup氾spread out江creek池pond汚dirty

Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 況 have?

The kanji 況 (condition) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 況?

況 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 況 mean?

況 means: condition, situation. On'yomi readings: キョウ. Kun'yomi readings: まし.て, いわ.んや, おもむき.

What JLPT level is 況?

況 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.