Translation guide
The English word "qualification" covers several distinct ideas: a requirement or condition you must meet, a skill or credential that makes you suitable, a modification or limitation of a statement, and the act of passing a test or stage. Japanese uses different words and patterns for each.
Something you must have or meet to be eligible for a job, course, activity, etc.
The most common word for a required certification, license, or eligibility condition. Often used in phrases like 資格がある (to be qualified) or 資格を取る (to get a qualification).
この仕事には特別な資格が必要です。
This job requires special qualifications.
彼は教える資格を持っています。
He has the qualifications to teach.
Refers to a condition or requirement more broadly, not necessarily a formal certification. Used for prerequisites or criteria.
応募条件を満たしていますか？
Do you meet the application qualifications?
A formal term for requirements, often used in legal or business contexts.
資格要件を確認してください。
Please check the qualification requirements.
A quality, achievement, or piece of experience that makes someone suitable for something.
Also used for credentials or certifications that prove ability. Overlaps with the requirement sense.
彼女は会計士の資格を持っています。
She has an accounting qualification.
Focuses on ability or competence rather than a formal certificate. Use when emphasizing skill.
Refers to one's career history or background as a qualification.
A phrase meaning "to be suitable/qualified for a role."
彼女が適任だと思います。
I think she has the right qualifications.
Adding a condition or reservation that limits the scope of what you say.
A formal term for a reservation or qualification attached to an agreement or statement.
その提案にはいくつかの留保が付いていた。
The proposal came with several qualifications.
Means limitation or restriction. Used when you qualify a statement by narrowing its scope.
A proviso or caveat; a written qualification. Often used in legal or formal contexts.
A verb phrase meaning "to attach conditions" or "to qualify" a statement.
彼は同意に条件を付けた。
He qualified his agreement.
The act of succeeding in a competition, exam, or preliminary stage.
Specifically means qualifying for the next round in a tournament or competition.
彼はオリンピックの予選を通過した。
He got through the Olympic qualification.
Passing an exam or test. Often used for academic or professional qualifications.
To earn the right to participate; to qualify for a tournament.
チームはワールドカップの出場権を得た。
The team earned qualification for the World Cup.
While 資格 is the most common translation, it mainly refers to formal certifications or eligibility. For skills or background, consider 能力 or 経歴. For modifying statements, use 留保 or 限定.
彼の能力は十分だ。
His qualifications are sufficient. (skill, not certificate)
資格 implies a formal license or certification, while 条件 is a broader condition or requirement. Use 条件 for prerequisites like age or experience, and 資格 for things like a driver's license or teaching certificate.
彼にはリーダーとしての能力がある。
He has the qualifications to be a leader.
彼の経歴はこのポジションにぴったりだ。
His qualifications are perfect for this position.
彼は「おそらく」と言って発言を限定した。
He qualified his statement by saying "probably."
契約書にただし書きを追加した。
We added a qualification to the contract.
彼女は試験に合格した。
She passed the qualification exam.