事態 (Jitai) is a Japanese noun meaning “situation, (present) state of affairs, circumstances”.
Meanings
- nounsituation; (present) state of affairs; circumstancesoften with a negative connotation
Examples
事態は険悪だ。
The outlook is grim.
事態は急変した。
There was a sudden change in the situation.
事態は大きく変わった。
The situation has changed dramatically.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).