Japanese Conversation · Level 45
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Japanese word
安定
Pronunciation
Romajiantei
Meaning
- nounstability
Example
仕事が安定しています。shi goto ga an tei shi te i ma su
My job is stable.
More examples
収入の安定が大切です。shū nyū no an tei ga tai setsu de su
Income stability is important.
Core concept
Describes a state in which conditions remain settled and do not undergo major change.
Common phrases
安定した仕事an tei shi ta shi goto
a stable job
生活の安定sei katsu no an tei
stability in life
安定を求めるan tei o moto me ru
seek stability
Similar words
安心anshin: A feeling or state of being free from worry.
落ち着きochitsuki: A calm and settled state with little disturbance.
Definition in Japanese
物事の状態が大きく変わらず、落ち着いていること。mono goto no jō tai ga ō ki ku ka wa ra zu o chi tsu i te i ru ko to
Word origin
安定 (antei) combines 安 (an, "peace") and 定 (tei, "fixed"), expressing a state that is settled and does not change greatly.
Usage tips
- In everyday Japanese, 安定 (antei) commonly describes work or income, while 安定した (antei shita) modifies nouns such as 仕事 (shigoto).
Opposites
- 不安定fuanteiunstablena-adjective
Related words
- 安定するanteisurustabilizeverb
- 安定性anteiseistabilitynoun
- 安定化anteikastabilizationnoun