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How to say "Permanent" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "permanent", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
恒久的
こうきゅうてき (kōkyūteki)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
恒久的施設
こうきゅうてきしせつ (koukyuutekishisetsu)
C2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "permanent" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 恒久的 and 恒久的施設.
In Japanese, 恒久的 (こうきゅうてき (kōkyūteki)) is typically associated with "permanent, lasting, eternal" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Describes something that is intended to last indefinitely or forever, often in contrast to temporary or provisional..
On the other hand, 恒久的施設 (こうきゅうてきしせつ (koukyuutekishisetsu)) maps to "permanent establishment (PE)" (Syllabus Level: C2) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus.. A literal translation of "permanent" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "恒久的"
この問題の恒久的な解決策を見つける必要がある。
We need to find a permanent solution to this problem.
Bilingual Context for "恒久的施設"
私は恒久的施設に興味があります。
I am interested in permanent establishment (PE).
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "この問題の ＿＿＿ な解決策を見つける必要がある。" (Meaning: "We need to find a permanent solution to this problem.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "恒久的" fits here because it means "permanent, lasting, eternal" in the context of: "We need to find a permanent solution to this problem.". "恒久的施設" represents "permanent establishment (PE)".