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資格 (しかく) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word JLPT N3 Freq. Frequency Top 5,000 Meanings 1
noun
qualification ; eligibility ; requirements
Refers to the formal or informal conditions, credentials, or capabilities needed to do something or hold a position. Often used in contexts like job requirements, exam eligibility, or membership criteria.
彼かれ
は
弁べん
護ご
士し
の
資し
格かく
を
持も
っ
て
いる
。
He holds a lawyer's license.
Kanji 資 assets, resources, capital Similar words 条じょう 件けん 条件 refers to conditions or terms in a broader sense (e.g., contract conditions, prerequisites), while 資格 specifically emphasizes the eligibility or credentials of a person.
免めん 許きょ 免許 is a license or permit (often government-issued, like a driver's license), whereas 資格 is a broader term for qualifications, including certifications, degrees, or personal capabilities.
Etymology Compound of 資 (し, 'resources, capital') and 格 (かく, 'status, standard'). The combination conveys the idea of having the necessary standing or credentials.
