circumstance
From Latin circumstantia, meaning 'standing around'.
NOUN
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[/ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/en-US]
状況
literal
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条件
neutral
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事情
neutral
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状況による
contextual
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環境
neutral
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コンディション
loanword
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概念文
untranslatable
(The concept of 'circumstance' in English encompasses various nuances that don't directly translate into a single Japanese word.)
Antonyms
independence
A condition, fact, or event connected with or having an effect on another event, situation, or person. It often refers to a state of affairs or a particular situation. The English word circumstance can convey a range of meanings, from external conditions influencing an event to the specific facts or details surrounding a particular case, making it a broader concept than some direct Japanese equivalents might suggest.
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- Under no circumstance should you open that package. — This emphasizes a strict prohibition regardless of the situation.
- The police investigated the circumstances surrounding the incident. — This refers to the facts and details of a particular event.
- She was forced to leave due to unforeseen circumstances. — This implies a set of conditions that were unexpected and beyond her control.
- His decision was influenced by the economic circumstances of the time. — This refers to the broader conditions affecting a situation.