条件が整う (jōken ga totonou - conditions are prepared/arranged)
Grammar & Usage
How it works
This phrase consists of the noun "条件 (jōken - conditions)" followed by the subject particle "が (ga)", and the intransitive verb "整う (totonou - to be prepared, to be in order, to be arranged)". It describes a situation where all necessary conditions or prerequisites have been naturally fulfilled or put into place, rather than actively prepared by someone. It emphasizes the state of completion or readiness.
Sample sentences
プロジェクトを進めるための条件が整った。
The conditions for proceeding with the project are now in place.
留学するために必要な条件が整うまで、まだ時間がかかるだろう。
It will probably still take time until the necessary conditions for studying abroad are met.
彼の昇進の条件は整っているのに、なぜか話が進まない。
Even though the conditions for his promotion are met, for some reason, things aren't progressing.
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Example
プロジェクトを進めるための条件が整った。
The conditions for proceeding with the project are now in place.
留学するために必要な条件が整うまで、まだ時間がかかるだろう。
It will probably still take time until the necessary conditions for studying abroad are met.
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