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悪そうだね。

You don't look great at all.

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