Japanese

じょうけん
Meaning: condition; term; requirement
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

条
件

Example sentences

There are several conditions for this job.
犯人は人質を解放する条件を提示した。
The criminal presented the conditions for releasing the hostages.
相手の提示した厳しい条件を呑むことにした。
I decided to accept the harsh conditions presented by the opponent.
過酷な労働条件で働くのは大変だ。
Working under harsh labor conditions is difficult.
この資格は、その職種に応募するために必須の条件だ。
This qualification is a mandatory requirement for applying to that job type.
好条件で契約を結ぶことができた。
I was able to sign the contract under favorable conditions.
新しい条件で取り引きを成立させた。
A deal was established under new conditions.
提示された条件があまりにも悪すぎて、話にならない。
The conditions offered were so bad that it's out of the question.
彼は粘り強く交渉を続け、ようやく条件の折り合いがついた。
He continued to negotiate persistently, and finally they reached a compromise on the terms.
犯人は人質を解放する条件として多額の身代金を要求した。
The culprit demanded a large ransom as a condition for releasing the hostage.

Usage Notes

Refers to a requirement or a prerequisite for something to happen.

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