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How to say "Stability" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "stability", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
安定
あんてい (antei)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
あんてい
あんてい (antei)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "stability" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 安定 and あんてい.
In Japanese, 安定 (あんてい (antei)) is typically associated with "stability, steadiness, security" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to a state of being firm, steady, or not easily changed. Can be used as a noun or as a suru-verb.
On the other hand, あんてい (あんてい (antei)) maps to "stability, steady" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents 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.. A literal translation of "stability" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
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.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "この椅子はとても ＿＿＿ している。" (Meaning: "This chair is very stable.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "安定" fits here because it means "stability, steadiness, security" in the context of: "This chair is very stable.". "あんてい" represents "stability, steady".