Translation guide
The state of balance or stability, used in physical, chemical, economic, and abstract senses. Japanese expressions vary by context.
A state where opposing forces or influences are balanced, often in abstract or everyday contexts.
The most common word for equilibrium in the sense of balance between forces, supply and demand, power, etc. Used in economics, politics, and general contexts.
A calm and stable state of mind, free from disturbance.
Literally 'mental equilibrium', used in psychological or philosophical contexts.
彼は心の均衡を失った。
He lost his mental equilibrium.
The ability to keep the body steady, or the sense of balance.
均衡 is formal and often used for abstract or systemic balance (power, economy). バランス is a casual loanword for general balance. 平衡 is technical, mainly in science. For mental balance, 心の均衡 is literary; 落ち着き is everyday.
需要と供給の均衡が崩れた。
The equilibrium between supply and demand collapsed.
力の均衡を保つことが重要だ。
It's important to maintain a balance of power.
A loanword from English, widely used for balance in physical, mental, and lifestyle contexts. More casual and common than 均衡.
仕事と生活のバランスを取るのは難しい。
It's hard to strike a balance between work and life.
Often used in scientific contexts (physics, chemistry, biology) for equilibrium, but can also appear in formal writing for abstract balance.
化学平衡について学んだ。
I learned about chemical equilibrium.
Refers to composure, calmness, or presence of mind. More everyday than 心の均衡.
彼女はいつも落ち着きを保っている。
She always maintains her equilibrium.
Formal word for calmness, serenity, or equilibrium of mind.
平静を保つように努めた。
I tried to keep my equilibrium.
The physiological sense of equilibrium; the vestibular sense.
平衡感覚が鈍るとめまいがする。
When your sense of equilibrium dulls, you feel dizzy.
Common way to say physical balance, e.g., in sports or posture.
ヨガで体のバランスを鍛える。
I train my body's equilibrium through yoga.