Meaning and Usage
"状態" (じょうたい) refers to the condition or situation of something or someone. It is commonly used to describe physical states, health conditions, or general situations.
Common Contexts
You will often hear "状態" when talking about machines, health, or social/economic situations. For example, "健康状態" means health condition, and "経済状態" means economic situation.
Collocations and Patterns
- 状態がいい／悪い: describes whether the condition is good or bad.
- 健康状態: health condition.
- 経済状態: economic situation.
- 状態を保つ: to maintain a certain condition.
Register and Politeness
"状態" is a neutral noun suitable for both formal and informal contexts. It is often used in written and spoken Japanese.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "状態" with "様子" (ようす), which also means state or condition but focuses more on appearance or observable behavior. "状態" is more about the actual condition or situation, often more objective or technical.