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How to say "Condition" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "condition", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
条件
じょうけん (jōken)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
ちょうし
ちょうし (choushi)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "condition" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 条件 and ちょうし.
In Japanese, 条件 (じょうけん (jōken)) is typically associated with "condition; term; requirement" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to a condition, term, or prerequisite for an agreement, eligibility, or state. Often used with 条件が良い.
On the other hand, ちょうし (ちょうし (choushi)) maps to "condition, state, form" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Often used to describe one's physical health, the performance of a machine, or a general situation. Can be good. A literal translation of "condition" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "条件"
提示された取引の条件は、十分に受け入れられるものでした。
The terms of the transaction presented were fully acceptable.
Bilingual Context for "ちょうし"
最近、体の調子が良いです。
Recently, my body condition is good.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "提示された取引の ＿＿＿ は、十分に受け入れられるものでした。" (Meaning: "The terms of the transaction presented were fully acceptable.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "条件" fits here because it means "condition; term; requirement" in the context of: "The terms of the transaction presented were fully acceptable.". "ちょうし" represents "condition, state, form".