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.
彼はこの仕事をする資格がある。
He is qualified to do this job.
Means 'has ability', focusing on competence rather than formal qualifications.
彼女はリーダーになる能力がある。
She is qualified to be a leader.
A more formal adjective meaning 'competent' or 'capable', often used in written contexts.
有能な候補者を探しています。
We are looking for qualified candidates.
To say someone has passed exams or holds a license/certification.
Literally 'holds a qualification', used for professional certifications.
彼は教員の資格を持っている。
He is qualified as a teacher.
A formal term meaning 'licensed' or 'certified', often used in official contexts.
有資格者のみ応募できます。
Only qualified persons may apply.
To say something is not absolute, but modified or limited.
Means 'conditional' or 'with conditions', used when approval or statement is limited.
彼は条件付きで賛成した。
He gave qualified approval.
Means 'limited' or 'restricted', often used for qualified success or support.
その計画は限定的な成功を収めた。
The plan was a qualified success.
Do not directly translate 'qualified' as クオリファイド. Use the phrases above depending on context.