JLPT N3 Vocabulary – “状態” and “条件”

Table of Contents

1. Difference between “状態じょうたい” and “条件じょうけん“
2. 状態じょうたい
3. 条件じょうけん
4. Summary
5. Quiz
6. Similar Articles
7. Comment

Q: What is the difference between “状態じょうたい” and “条件じょうけん“？

A: Both can be translated as “condition” in English, but there are clear differences in meaning and usage.

状態じょうたい (JLPT N3)

It is used to describe the specific appearance or situation of things.
It represents the current state of a wide range of aspects, including physical characteristics, emotions, health, and the environment.

[Examples]
The health condition of the body, the state of the climate, the condition of objects (new, old, etc.)

この車くるまは中古ちゅうこですが、とても状態じょうたいがいいです。
This car is second-hand, but it is in very good condition.

祖父そふは入院にゅういんしていて、危険きけんな状態じょうたいです。
My grandfather is hospitalized and in critical condition.

この寺てらは古ふるいですが、完全かんぜんな状態じょうたいで残のこっています。
This temple is old, but it remains in perfect condition.

条件じょうけん (JLPT N3)

It refers to the conditions or elements necessary for a certain result or event to occur, or the rules that must be followed in a contract or agreement. A result occurs when specific conditions or rules are met, and it also includes the requirements and restrictions necessary when undertaking an action.

[Examples]
Conditions of a deal, terms of a contract, conditions for passing, requirements for applying to an interview.

入学にゅうがくを希望きぼうする学生がくせいは、全すべての条件じょうけんを満みたさなければなりません。
Students who wish to enroll must meet all the requirements.

条件じょうけんに同意どういしないと、契約けいやくはできません。
If you do not agree to the terms, the contract cannot be made.

クーポンをもらう条件じょうけんとして、アンケートに回答かいとうする必要ひつようがあります。
To receive a coupon, you must answer a survey as a condition.

Summary

状態じょうたい

• Primarily used to describe the current situation or condition.
• Often used to indicate the “now” of things for purposes of explanation or reporting.
• Refers to the natural circumstances or characteristics of something in many cases.

条件じょうけん

• Focuses on the requirements or prerequisites necessary for a particular event to occur.
• Used when setting criteria or factors that influence the possibilities of future actions or events.
• Often refers to external demands or constraints necessary for achieving a specific purpose or carrying out an activity.

Quiz

Read the following sentence and choose the expression that fits the context from the options provided in the parentheses.

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