状 Kanji – status quo
The Japanese kanji 状 can mean status quo, conditions, circumstances, form, appearance.
Meaning and Readings
How is 状 read?
状 has the onyomi reading ジョウ.
In romaji, these readings can be written as jou.
Common Japanese Words Using 状
These common Japanese words contain 状. Select linked kanji to explore their meanings and readings.
- 異状（いじょう） — something wrong, something unusual, abnormality, disorder, trouble, change
- 賀状（がじょう） — New Year's card
- 環状（かんじょう） — annulation, ring shape, loop shape
- 窮状（きゅうじょう） — distress, wretched condition
- 形状（けいじょう） — shape, form
- 現状（げんじょう） — present condition, existing state, status quo, current state
- 甲状腺（こうじょうせん） — thyroid (gland)
- 惨状（さんじょう） — disastrous scene, terrible spectacle
- 症状（しょうじょう） — symptoms, condition (of a patient)
- 賞状（しょうじょう） — certificate of merit, testimonial