Translation guide
The English word 'qualified' can mean having the necessary skills, meeting requirements, being officially certified, or having limitations. This guide covers how to express these meanings naturally in Japanese.
To say someone is competent or capable for a task or role.
Literally 'has qualifications', this is the most common way to say someone is qualified for a job or role.
He is qualified to do this job.
Means 'has ability', focusing on competence rather than formal qualifications.
She is qualified to be a leader.
A more formal adjective meaning 'competent' or 'capable', often used in written contexts.
We are looking for qualified candidates.
To say someone has passed exams or holds a license/certification.
To say something is not absolute, but modified or limited.
Do not directly translate 'qualified' as クオリファイド. Use the phrases above depending on context.
有資格者のみ応募できます。
Only qualified persons may apply.
The plan was a qualified success.