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one's circumstances; environment; situation (in life)
似た境遇の人と話すと気持ちが楽になる。
Talking to people in similar circumstances makes me feel better.
彼は不遇な境遇を乗り越えて成功を収めた。
He overcame his unfortunate circumstances and achieved success.
恵まれた境遇に生まれたことに感謝している。
I am grateful to have been born into fortunate circumstances.