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circumstance in Japanese

circumstance in Japanese is 事情, 状況, 事件 — circumstance means a fact or condition connected to an event, which affects how it happens or is understood.

circumstance in Japanese

事情
noun
Pronounced: jijō
Something which is related to, or in some way affects, a fact or event.
状況
noun
Pronounced: jōkyō
Something which is related to, or in some way affects, a fact or event.
事件
noun
Pronounced: jiken
An event; a fact; a particular incident, occurrence, or condition (status).

What does "circumstance" mean?

  1. noun A fact or condition connected to an event, which affects how it happens or is understood.
    "Under different circumstances, she might have accepted the offer."
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circumstance in a sentence

  • Under different circumstances, she might have accepted the offer.
  • The police investigated the exact circumstances of the accident.

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What is "circumstance" in Japanese?

"circumstance" in Japanese is 事情, 状況, 事件. circumstance means: A fact or condition connected to an event, which affects how it happens or is understood.

How do you pronounce 事情?

"circumstance" in Japanese is 事情, pronounced "jijō".

How do you use "circumstance" in a sentence?

Example: "Under different circumstances, she might have accepted the offer." In Japanese, "circumstance" is 事情, 状況, 事件.

Are there other ways to say "circumstance" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "circumstance": 事情, 状況, 事件.

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