How to say 'Condition' in Japanese | 条件

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The Japanese word for Condition is 'Jouken', written as 条件 in Japanese.'Condition' in hiragana is じょうけん.

word

条件

Meaning

Condition

Reading

じょうけん

jouken

Kanji

条Clause 件Matter, Affair

Explanation

The Japanese noun '条件 (じょうけん)' means 'condition'. It refers to a requirement, stipulation, or prerequisite that must be met for something to happen or be valid. This word is commonly used in contexts such as contracts, agreements, or when setting rules. For example: The condition for approval is hard work「承認の条件は努力です」(しょうにんのじょうけんはどりょくです). We agreed on the terms and conditions「私たちは条件に合意しました」(わたしたちはじょうけんにごういしました). It can also be used in everyday situations, such as discussing conditions for a job or a relationship.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

601

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 条件

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

条

Meaning

Clause

kanji

件

Meaning

Matter, Affair

Words Related to 条件 Through the Kanji 条

These 4 Words contain the Kanji 条 as well.

word

条

Meaning

Clause, Article

word

条約

Meaning

Treaty

word

条項

Meaning

Clause, Article

word

条例

Meaning

Ordinance

Words Related to 条件 Through the Kanji 件

These 4 Words contain the Kanji 件 as well.

word

事件

Meaning

Incident

word

件

Meaning

Matter

word

要件

Meaning

Requirement

word

物件

Meaning

Property

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'Jouken' means 'Condition' .

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