- state of affairs; situation; conditions; circumstances
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
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- state of affairs; situation; conditions; circumstances
This word is used to describe the overall conditions or circumstances of a certain situation.
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With a shortage of midwives added to that of obstetricians it has become clear all over again that our country's obstetric care is in an extremely grave situation.
At present a very great number of people are seeking to participate and, depending on circumstances, up to a month ahead is fully booked.
She wished for a more relaxing life, but that was impossible under the circumstances.
The political situation was, to say the least, extremely unstable during the next ten years of his reign.
Such an alert man as he couldn't have failed to adapt himself to the new situation.