Meaning

Primary

Essential Condition

Alternatives

Requisite, Must

Word Type

noun

Explanation

You already learned that 必須 can mean "essential" and that 条件 means "condition," so put them together and you get essential condition! That basically means that it's a must.

Reading

ひっすじょうけん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

お肌の張りと艶は、モテる女の必須条件です。

Shiny, toned skin is a must for popular women.

Kanji Composition