recent state; present state; present condition; current status; current circumstances
友人に近況を報告した。
I reported my recent situation to my friend.
久しぶりに彼の近況を尋ねた。
I asked him about his recent situation after a long time.
海外の友人から近況を知らせる連絡が来た。
I received a message from a friend abroad updating me on their current situation.