具合

ぐあい

condition, state, health

Also:way, circumstance, face

What does 具合 mean?

具合 is a Japanese noun meaning condition, state, health in English. It can also be translated as way, circumstance, face depending on context. It is written as 具合 in kanji, ぐあい in hiragana, and guai in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N4 vocabulary.

Example sentences

時計の具合が悪い。

Something is the matter with my watch.

彼はこの数年間ずっと身体の具合が良くない。

He has not been in good health for some years.