noun
situation; state of affairs; prospects
Refers to the overall state or trend of a situation, often in competitive, political, or military contexts. Similar to 情勢 (じょうせい) but with a nuance of relative advantage or momentum.
試合の形勢は後半で逆転した。
The tide of the match turned in the second half.
選挙戦の形勢はまだわからない。
The state of the election race is still unclear.