Translation guide
The English word 'contingent' has two main uses: as an adjective meaning 'dependent on conditions' and as a noun meaning 'a group of people'. This guide focuses on the adjective sense, which is the more common challenge for learners.
Expressing that something depends on or is conditional upon something else
Used to say that something depends on or is contingent upon something else. Often follows a noun or a verb in dictionary form.
Success is contingent on effort.
Literally 'hangs on', used to express that something is contingent or dependent on something else. Often used with かどうか (whether or not).
Means 'depends on' or 'is based on'. Can be used in various forms like によって, により, による.
An adjective meaning 'conditional' or 'contingent'. Often used in formal contexts.
contingent approval
Referring to a group of people representing an organization or country
Do not try to directly translate 'contingent' as a single Japanese word in most contexts. Use the patterns above to express dependency.
Whether we go on a picnic is contingent on tomorrow's weather.
Whether we succeed is contingent on our effort.
The result is contingent on the conditions.
A delegation or contingent of representatives. Commonly used for official groups.
The Japanese contingent attended the conference.
A dispatched group or contingent, often used for groups sent on a mission.
A medical contingent headed to the disaster area.
A group or party of people. More general than 代表団.
A contingent of tourists got off the bus.