条件に適う

• Reading: じょうけんにかなう
• Romaji: joukennikanau
• Kanji breakdown: 条 (jou) — article, clause; 件 (ken) — matter, case; 適 (teki/kana) — suitable, fit
• Pronunciation: /dʑoː.keɴ.ni.ka.na.ɯ/

Meaning

To meet the requirements; to satisfy the conditions; to qualify.

A compound expression using 条件 (jouken, conditions) + に + 適う (kanau, to match/suit). Describes meeting specified criteria or requirements. Common in business, application processes, and formal evaluations. The verb 適う can also be written as 叶う, but 適う specifically emphasises suitability.

Examples

1. 条件に適う候補者がなかなか見つからない。 It's hard to find a candidate who meets the requirements.
2. すべての条件に適う物件をやっと見つけた。 I finally found a property that meets all the conditions.
3. 応募の条件に適う方はぜひご連絡ください。 If you meet the application requirements, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Usage Guide

Context: business, hiring, real estate, applications

Tone: professional

Origin & History

Combination of 条件 (jouken, from 条 'article/clause' + 件 'matter') + に + 適う (kanau, from 適 meaning 'suitable/fit'). Together they express the idea of fitting or matching established criteria.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: Adults

Social background: Professional