What is the difference between "安定" and "あんてい"?

"安定" means "stability, steadiness, security" (N3), whereas "あんてい" represents "stability, steady" (N3).

Kanji Homophone Battle

Pronunciation Trap: "あんてい (antei)"

Same sound, completely different Kanji! Choose the right conceptual writing.

Kanji Option A

あんてい (antei)

N3 / CEFR

Kanji Option B

あんてい (antei)

N3 / CEFR

In Japanese, many words share the exact same pronunciation "あんてい (antei)" but are written with different Kanji, changing the meaning entirely.

安定 (Level: N3): Translates to "stability, steadiness, security" and is used when Refers to a state of being firm, steady, or not easily changed. Can be used as a noun or as a suru-verb.
あんてい (Level: N3): Maps to "stability, steady" and carries the nuance of Refers to a state of being stable, balanced, or unchanging. Can be used for physical stability or emotional/economic stability. Often used with 「する」as a verb..

Mixing these up can easily result in unnatural writing. Look at the bilingual context cards below to master the conceptual boundaries!

Bilingual Context for "安定"

この椅子はとても安定している。

This chair is very stable.

Bilingual Context for "あんてい"

この椅子は足がしっかりしていて安定している。

This chair has sturdy legs and is stable.

Which Kanji perfectly fits this blank space?

Which Kanji perfectly fits the blank: "この椅子はとても＿＿＿している。" (Meaning: "This chair is very stable.")

🎉 Correct Answer!

Correct! "安定" is used for "stability, steadiness, security" in the context: "This chair is very stable.".