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[じょう()]
jou
noun, noun, used as a suffix

English Meaning(s) for 状

noun, noun, used as a suffix
  1. form; shape; appearance
  2. state; condition; circumstances
  3. letter; correspondence

Definition and Synonyms for 状

Missive a written message addressed to a person or organization
Synonyms: あや, レター, 便, 便, 便り, , 信書, 尺牘, 手簡, 手紙, 投書, , , , , 書信, 書札, 書牘, 書状, 書簡, 書面, , 来簡, , , 玉章, 玉章, , 簡牘, , , 置き手紙, 郵便, 雁の使い, 雁の便り, 雁の文, 雁書, 頼る
Condition a state at a particular time
Synonyms: コンディション, 具合, 塩梅, 塩梅, 容態, 有様, , 様子, 様態, , 状態, 状況

Meanings for each kanji in 状

» status quo; conditions; circumstances; form; appearance

Categories 状 is a member of

State the way something is with respect to its main attributes
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Document anything serving as a representation of a person's thinking by means of symbolic marks
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Textual Matter the words of something written
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Sample Sentences for 状

He wrote a letter of inquiry to his business contact.
Father had his lawyer draw up his will.
Please respond at your earliest convenience.
I addressed the envelope containing the invitation.
My teacher wrote a recommendation for me.

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