具合

ぐあい
Alternative readings: ぐわい
Alternative writings: 工合, 具合い, 工合い
JLPT:N4
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1

Condition or state of something in general—how something is functioning or the situation (e.g., the condition of a machine, the state of affairs).

Noun

Examples

機械の具合を確認してから作業を始めてください。

Please check the condition of the machine before starting work.

和室の具合を先生に説明した。

I explained the condition/state of the Japanese-style room to the teacher.

システムの具合が悪くて、ログインできない。

The system is acting up; I can't log in.

2

Health or physical condition; used to describe how someone's health or body is feeling (e.g., 'to feel well' or 'to feel unwell').

Noun

Examples

昨夜から頭が痛いんですが、具合が悪いのかもしれません。

I've had a headache since last night; I might not be feeling well.

体の具合はどうですか?無理しないでくださいね。

How is your health? Don't push yourself.

具合が良くなったらまた連絡します。

I'll contact you again when I feel better.

3

The way or manner something is done; how something proceeds or behaves (method, manner).

Noun

Examples

その道具は使い具合が簡単で便利だ。

That tool is easy and convenient to use.

この暖房の具合を調整して、部屋が快適になるようにした。

I adjusted the heater so the room would be comfortable.

新しいシステムの使い具合を確認する必要がある。

We need to check how the new system works in practice.

4

Circumstance or luck—the particular way things happen or the state of affairs (often about how circumstances turn out).

Noun

Examples

今日は具合がよく、すべてがうまくいった。

Things went well today; everything fell into place.

その日の具合で予定を決めましょう。

Let's decide the plan based on how things are that day.

運の具合で結果は変わることもある。

Results can sometimes change depending on luck/circumstance.

5

Refers to propriety, dignity, or appearance—how something looks or the appropriateness of behavior (face, decency, demeanor).

Noun

Examples

会場では具合のいい服装で来てくださいと案内があった。

They announced to come dressed appropriately for the venue.

そんな失礼な態度は具合が悪いと思うよ。

I think such a rude attitude is inappropriate.

年配の方には具合のよい言い方で説明した。

I explained it in a manner appropriate for the elderly person.

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