Translation guide
The English word 'conditions' covers several distinct meanings. This guide helps you choose the right Japanese expression depending on whether you mean requirements, circumstances, state, or terms of an agreement.
Referring to things that must be fulfilled or met, such as rules, criteria, or stipulations.
The most common and versatile word for 'conditions' in the sense of requirements, terms, or prerequisites. Used in contracts, negotiations, and everyday situations.
Please check the conditions of the contract.
What are the conditions for passing?
Often used in formal or legal contexts for 'requirements' or 'necessary conditions'. Slightly more technical than 条件.
Do you meet the application requirements?
Specifically means 'precondition' or 'prerequisite'. Used when something must be established first.
A prerequisite for success is clear goal setting.
Describing the state of the environment, weather, living situation, or general context.
General word for 'situation' or 'circumstances'. Used for both physical and abstract conditions.
Road conditions are bad, so please be careful.
Refers to the 'state' or 'condition' of something, often physical or health-related. More concrete than 状況.
Means 'environment' or 'surroundings'. Used for living conditions, working conditions, or natural environment.
Casual word for physical condition or how something is working. Often used for health or mechanical state.
Referring to the specific clauses, rules, or stipulations in a contract, deal, or arrangement.
Again, 条件 is the primary word for 'terms' or 'conditions' in agreements. Context makes the meaning clear.
Let's discuss the payment terms.
Refers to 'terms of service', 'rules', or 'regulations'. Common in online services and memberships.
Means 'agreement' or 'arrangement'. Used for mutually decided conditions, often in business.
Specifically referring to the state of the weather.
Standard word for 'weather conditions'. Slightly more formal than 天気.
The match is canceled due to bad weather conditions.
Technical term for 'meteorological conditions'. Used in forecasts and scientific contexts.
It's a region with severe weather conditions.
Everyday word for 'weather'. Can be used for 'conditions' in casual contexts.
状況 (situation/circumstances) is abstract and broad. 状態 (state/condition) is concrete and often physical. 環境 (environment) refers to surrounding conditions affecting someone or something.
The company's business conditions are worsening.
Check the condition of the machine.
Improve the working conditions.
English 'conditions' often refers to circumstances or state, where 条件 (requirements) would be wrong. Use 状況, 状態, or 環境 instead.
The road conditions are dangerous.
He was in critical condition.
Economic conditions are improving.
患者の状態は安定しています。
The patient's condition is stable.
This car is in good condition.
労働環境を改善する必要がある。
We need to improve working conditions.
Survive in harsh natural conditions.
I'm not feeling well today. (lit. My body's condition is bad.)
Please agree to the terms and conditions.
契約の取り決めに従ってください。
Please follow the conditions of the contract.
What are the conditions like tomorrow? (lit. How's the weather tomorrow?)
Living conditions are harsh. (more natural)