This is the 852nd most frequent Japanese word.
状
The Japanese word "状" (じょう, jō) means "condition," "state," or "form," and is also used to refer to documents like "certificate" or "letter."
Appear as part of the word '状況' (jōkyō), meaning 'situation', indicating a 'state' or 'condition'.
現在の状況を説明してください。
Please explain the current situation.
Appears as part of the term '健康状' (kenkōjō), indicating 'state of health' or 'health condition'.
彼女の健康状は良好だと言われています。
It is said that her health condition is good.
Used in the term '招待状' (shōtaijō), meaning 'invitation', representing a 'written form' or 'document'.