Translation guide
The English word 'fitness' can refer to physical health and condition, suitability for a purpose, or biological adaptation. This guide helps learners choose the right Japanese expression for each meaning.
Referring to the state of being physically healthy and strong, often as a result of exercise.
General term for health, often used in contexts like 'health and fitness'.
Referring to the quality of being suitable or appropriate for a particular role, task, or situation.
Referring to the ability of an organism to survive and reproduce in its environment.
健康のために運動しています。
I exercise for my health.
Physical strength or stamina; often used when talking about fitness levels or tests.
I run to build up my physical fitness.
Loanword from English, commonly used in contexts like 'fitness club' or 'fitness industry'.
I recently started going to a fitness club.
Physical condition, often used for daily condition rather than long-term fitness.
I make sure to get enough sleep to maintain my physical condition.
Aptitude or suitability, often used in job contexts.
He has the fitness for the job.
Compatibility or conformity; more formal and often used in technical or legal contexts.
Evaluate the fitness of this product for the market.
Appropriateness; a more general term for suitability.
I question the fitness of that remark.
The standard term in evolutionary biology for fitness.
Natural selection favors individuals with high fitness.
Also used in academic contexts, often as a loanword.
This gene increases fitness.