Translation guide
The English word 'conditions' covers several distinct meanings. This guide helps you choose the right Japanese expression depending on whether you mean requirements, circumstances, state, or terms of an agreement.
Referring to things that must be fulfilled or met, such as rules, criteria, or stipulations.
The most common and versatile word for 'conditions' in the sense of requirements, terms, or prerequisites. Used in contracts, negotiations, and everyday situations.
契約の条件を確認してください。
Please check the conditions of the contract.
合格するための条件は何ですか。
What are the conditions for passing?
Often used in formal or legal contexts for 'requirements' or 'necessary conditions'. Slightly more technical than 条件.
申請の要件を満たしていますか。
Do you meet the application requirements?
Specifically means 'precondition' or 'prerequisite'. Used when something must be established first.
成功の前提条件は明確な目標設定です。
A prerequisite for success is clear goal setting.
Describing the state of the environment, weather, living situation, or general context.
General word for 'situation' or 'circumstances'. Used for both physical and abstract conditions.
道路状況が悪いので気をつけてください。
Road conditions are bad, so please be careful.
経済状況は改善しています。
Economic conditions are improving.
Refers to the 'state' or 'condition' of something, often physical or health-related. More concrete than 状況.
Means 'environment' or 'surroundings'. Used for living conditions, working conditions, or natural environment.
Casual word for physical condition or how something is working. Often used for health or mechanical state.
Referring to the specific clauses, rules, or stipulations in a contract, deal, or arrangement.
Again, 条件 is the primary word for 'terms' or 'conditions' in agreements. Context makes the meaning clear.
支払い条件について話し合いましょう。
Let's discuss the payment terms.
Refers to 'terms of service', 'rules', or 'regulations'. Common in online services and memberships.
Means 'agreement' or 'arrangement'. Used for mutually decided conditions, often in business.
Specifically referring to the state of the weather.
Standard word for 'weather conditions'. Slightly more formal than 天気.
悪天候のため試合は中止です。
The match is canceled due to bad weather conditions.
Technical term for 'meteorological conditions'. Used in forecasts and scientific contexts.
気象条件が厳しい地域です。
It's a region with severe weather conditions.
Everyday word for 'weather'. Can be used for 'conditions' in casual contexts.
状況 (situation/circumstances) is abstract and broad. 状態 (state/condition) is concrete and often physical. 環境 (environment) refers to surrounding conditions affecting someone or something.
会社の経営状況は悪化している。
The company's business conditions are worsening.
機械の状態をチェックする。
Check the condition of the machine.
職場環境を良くする。
Improve the working conditions.
English 'conditions' often refers to circumstances or state, where 条件 (requirements) would be wrong. Use 状況, 状態, or 環境 instead.
道路状況が危険です。
The road conditions are dangerous.
彼は危篤状態だった。
He was in critical condition.
患者の状態は安定しています。
The patient's condition is stable.
この車は状態がいい。
This car is in good condition.
労働環境を改善する必要がある。
We need to improve working conditions.
厳しい自然環境で生きる。
Survive in harsh natural conditions.
I'm not feeling well today. (lit. My body's condition is bad.)
Please agree to the terms and conditions.
契約の取り決めに従ってください。
Please follow the conditions of the contract.
What are the conditions like tomorrow? (lit. How's the weather tomorrow?)