JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
状 — status quo
- Reading
- ジョウ
- Meaning
- status quo; conditions; circumstances; form; appearance
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
状 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ジョウ and it means status quo; conditions; circumstances; form; appearance. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
状 appears in everyday japanese words such as 状 (shape), 白状 (confession) and 状態 (condition).
Japanese words containing 状
Frequently asked questions
What does 状 mean in Japanese?
状 means status quo; conditions; circumstances; form; appearance in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 状 read?
状 is read ジョウ. Reading it inside real words — 状 and 白状 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 状 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 状 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 状 in a word?
A common word containing 状 is 状 (じょう) — "shape". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 状 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 状 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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