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How to say "Balance" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "balance", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
権衡
けんこう (kenkou)
N1 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
バランス
バランス (baransu)
B1 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "balance" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 権衡 and バランス.
In Japanese, 権衡 (けんこう (kenkou)) is typically associated with "balance; equilibrium" (Syllabus Level: N1) and represents Refers to a state of balance or a fair distribution, often in a metaphorical sense, such as a balance of power, interests, or influences between different entities or forces..
On the other hand, バランス (バランス (baransu)) maps to "balance" (Syllabus Level: B1) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR B1 vocabulary syllabus.. A literal translation of "balance" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "権衡"
意見の異なる両者の間で権衡を保つのは難しい。
It is difficult to maintain a balance between two parties with differing opinions.
Bilingual Context for "バランス"
私はバランスに興味があります。
I am interested in balance.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "意見の異なる両者の間で ＿＿＿ を保つのは難しい。" (Meaning: "It is difficult to maintain a balance between two parties with differing opinions.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "権衡" fits here because it means "balance; equilibrium" in the context of: "It is difficult to maintain a balance between two parties with differing opinions.". "バランス" represents "balance".