事情
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Noun referring to specific conditions, reasons, or background factors. Used in phrases like 『事情を説明する』 (jijou o setsumei suru, 'explain the circumstances').
Theme
User meets their friend Mika at a café to catch up, and Mika explains why she's been busy lately.
事情
じじょう
circumstances / situation / reasons
Culture & SocietyWork & Business
Memory Hook
Think of a 'gee' (じ sounds like 'gee') explaining the 'joo' (じょう sounds like 'joo') of a situation — it's all about the circumstances! 'Gee-joo' → 事情 (jijou, 'circumstances').
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, understanding 『事情』 (jijou, 'circumstances') is key in social and business interactions. People often say 『事情があります』 (jijou ga arimasu, 'there are circumstances') to politely explain delays or changes, showing consideration for context.
Forms
Base: 事情Noun referring to specific conditions, reasons, or background factors. Used in phrases like 『事情を説明する』 (jijou o setsumei suru, 'explain the circumstances').