Meaning

Primary

Condition

Alternatives

State, Health

Word Type

noun

Explanation

You have to find the right tool to suit your condition or state. If you have a health condition, the tool is a pill, or exercise, or real life friends. But it always depends on the condition you're in.

Reading

ぐあい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This word consists of the on'yomi reading for and the kun'yomi reading for . You've learned them both, so you should be able to read this word too!

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 具合が良い

    in good health

    具合が思わしくない

    not feel well

    具合が悪い

    feel unwell

Context Sentences

母の具合があまりよくないんです。

My mother’s condition isn’t very good.

なんかめっちゃ具合わるそうだけど、大じょうぶ?

You don't look great at all. Are you okay?

ちょっと昨日から具合が良くなくて。

I was a little under the weather yesterday.

Kanji Composition