現状
げんじょう
genjou
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 36 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
現状 (げんじょう (genjou)) means "Status quo". It is read げんじょう (genjou). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Status quo
Also : Current state · Existing state · Present condition
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Example Sentences
現状を把握した上で計画を立てた。
げんじょうをはあくしたうえでけいかくをたてた。
I made a plan after understanding the current situation.
現状に満足せずに改善を目指す。
げんじょうにまんぞくせずにかいぜんをめざす。
I aim for improvement without being satisfied with the current situation.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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