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How to say "Consistency" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "consistency", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
一貫
いっかん (ikkan)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
無矛盾性
むむじゅんせい (mumujunsei)
C2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "consistency" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 一貫 and 無矛盾性.
In Japanese, 一貫 (いっかん (ikkan)) is typically associated with "consistency, coherence, integration; throughout" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents 最初から最後まで同じ態度、方針、考え方を保つこと。また、あるものが全体を通してつながっていること。「一貫して～」「～に一貫性がある」といった形で使われます。.
On the other hand, 無矛盾性 (むむじゅんせい (mumujunsei)) maps to "Consistency (in logic)" (Syllabus Level: C2) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus.. A literal translation of "consistency" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "一貫"
彼の主張は最初から最後まで一貫していた。
His assertion was consistent from beginning to end.
Bilingual Context for "無矛盾性"
私は無矛盾性に興味があります。
I am interested in Consistency (in logic).
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "彼の主張は最初から最後まで ＿＿＿ していた。" (Meaning: "His assertion was consistent from beginning to end.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "一貫" fits here because it means "consistency, coherence, integration; throughout" in the context of: "His assertion was consistent from beginning to end.". "無矛盾性" represents "Consistency (in logic)".