Circumstances
Reason, Situation
noun
The feeling of the actions going on around you are the circumstances. For example: you feel like things are going pretty poorly right now, which is why the circumstances are looking pretty dire for you.
This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.
事情がちがう
the circumstances are different
事情が分かる
to understand the circumstances
事情がある
there are certain circumstances
事情を話す
to explain the circumstances
事情を知る
to learn the circumstances, to know the circumstances
事情を聞く
to ask about the circumstances, to hear what the circumstances are
大人には大人の事情があるんですよ。
Adults have adult circumstances.
警察はすべての事情を考慮しなければならない。
The police must take all circumstances into account.
サマンサはワニカニのサービス利用代金がはらえない事情を説明しました。
Samantha explained the circumstances behind her inability to pay for using Wanikani.