境遇
きょうぐう
one's circumstances; environment; situation (in life)
JLPT N1 Common word
Meanings
Noun
one's circumstances; environment; situation (in life)
Example sentences
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He is contented with his lot.
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They are in comfortable circumstance.
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She lives in poor circumstances.
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I am not satisfied with my present lot.
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I am content with my circumstances.
More examples (5)
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I am not now in a position to help you.
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He does not seem pleased with his condition.
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He tried to adapt his conduct to his new environment.
そのような境遇であったにもかかわらず、彼は自分一人で道を切り開いた。
Although he was in such circumstances, he made his way by himself.
幸せは境遇そのものよりもむしろ自分の境遇をいかに見るかにかかっている。
Happiness depends not so much on circumstances as on one's way of looking at one's lot.