Translation guide
The state of meeting the requirements for something, such as a program, benefit, or position.
Expressing that someone or something meets the necessary conditions or qualifications.
The most common and versatile word for eligibility, referring to the qualifications or right to do something.
応募資格を満たしていますか？
Do you meet the eligibility requirements to apply?
この奨学金には資格が必要です。
You need to be eligible for this scholarship.
Used when someone falls under a certain category or is covered by a system, often for benefits or services.
この制度の対象となるのは低所得者です。
Those eligible for this system are low-income individuals.
Literally 'to satisfy the conditions', used when eligibility depends on meeting specific criteria.
条件を満たせば、誰でも応募できます。
Anyone can apply if they meet the conditions.
Talking about being qualified or suitable for a job, office, or task.
Refers to being properly qualified or meeting the standards, often used in formal contexts like job requirements.
彼はその仕事に適格だ。
He is eligible for that job.
Specifically means 'having a qualification' or 'licensed', often for professions.
Describing who can participate in a contest, election, or selection process.
Specifically 'eligibility to participate', commonly used for events, contests, or programs.
参加資格は18歳以上です。
Eligibility to participate is 18 years or older.
Used for eligibility to compete in a tournament or match.
出場資格を得るために予選を勝ち抜いた。
He won the preliminaries to gain eligibility to compete.
Referring to eligibility defined by law, such as for voting, benefits, or rights.
The right to be elected, i.e., eligibility for office. A specific legal term.
被選挙権は25歳から与えられる。
Eligibility for election is granted from age 25.
Eligibility to receive benefits or payments, such as welfare or pension.
失業保険の受給資格を確認する。
Check eligibility for unemployment benefits.
資格 is a general term for qualifications or eligibility, often used in everyday contexts. 適格 is more formal and emphasizes meeting a standard or being suitable, often used in legal or professional settings.
運転免許の資格を取る。
Get a driver's license (qualification).
このポジションには適格な人材が必要だ。
We need a person eligible (suitable) for this position.
The English word 'eligibility' is often translated as 資格, but in some contexts, a more specific phrase like 対象となる or 条件を満たす is more natural. Using 資格 for everything can sound stiff or incorrect.
有資格者のみ応募可能です。
Only eligible (qualified) persons may apply.