Translation guide
In Japanese, expressing a stipulation—a condition or requirement that must be met—depends on context. Common patterns include using 条件 (jōken) for formal conditions, 規定 (kitei) for rules/regulations, or conditional grammar like ～ば (ba) and ～たら (tara). The best choice varies by formality and whether it's a legal, contractual, or everyday condition.
A specific condition or clause in an agreement, contract, or formal arrangement.
The most common and versatile word for 'condition' or 'stipulation'. Used in contracts, agreements, and everyday conditions.
The contract includes several stipulations.
Do you agree to this stipulation?
Refers to a rule, regulation, or provision, often in legal or organizational contexts. More formal than 条件.
We will proceed according to the stipulations of the law.
Specifically a clause or article in a contract or legal document. Very formal.
That stipulation is in Article 5 of the contract.
Expressing that something is required or must happen under certain conditions, often using 'if' or 'provided that'.
Means 'on the condition that...' or 'with the stipulation that...'. Used to set a clear condition.
He accepted the job with the stipulation that his salary would increase.
Formal pattern meaning 'on the condition of...'. Often used in written or business contexts.
Basic conditional forms. While not a direct translation of 'stipulation', they express 'if X, then Y' and can imply a requirement in context.
These are general conditionals and may not carry the formal weight of 'stipulation'. Use 条件 patterns for explicit requirements.
A stipulation as a rule set by an organization, school, or authority.
General word for 'rule' or 'regulation'. Suitable for institutional stipulations.
School rules stipulate that cell phone use is prohibited.
A somewhat literary or formal term for a rule or provision. Often used in legal or traditional contexts.
Something that must be done or fulfilled as a precondition.
条件 (jōken) is a general condition or stipulation, often part of an agreement. 規定 (kitei) is a formal provision or rule, typically written in laws or contracts. 規則 (kisoku) is a rule or regulation, often institutional. Use 条件 for most 'stipulation' contexts; use 規定 for legal clauses; use 規則 for organizational rules.
Check the stipulations of the contract.
Violate the stipulations of the law.
Follow the company stipulations.
English 'stipulation' is often used in legal or formal contexts. In casual Japanese, directly translating it as 条件 or 規定 may sound overly stiff. In everyday speech, rephrase using conditional forms or simpler words like 決まり (kimari, rule) or 約束 (yakusoku, promise) when appropriate.
We will accept the goods with the stipulation of a refund.
If everyone agrees (as a stipulation), we can proceed with the plan.
古くからの定めに従う。
Follow the stipulations from long ago.
Literally 'essential condition'. Emphasizes that the stipulation is mandatory.
Experience is a stipulation for this job.