Translation guide
How to express the idea of 'evenly' in Japanese, covering equal distribution, uniform surfaces, steady pacing, and more.
Describing something divided or distributed in equal parts, amounts, or shares.
The most common and neutral adverb for dividing or distributing something equally among people or groups.
お菓子を子供たちに均等に分けてください。
Please divide the snacks evenly among the children.
Emphasizes fairness or equality, often used for rights, opportunities, or treatment, not just physical division.
利益は全員に平等に分配されます。
The profits will be distributed evenly among all members.
Specifically means dividing into equal portions, often used for food or measurable quantities. Slightly more formal or written.
ケーキを等分に切り分けた。
I cut the cake into even pieces.
Describing a surface, mixture, or application that is smooth, level, or without lumps or bumps.
Used when something is spread, applied, or mixed so that it is uniform throughout, like batter, paint, or heat.
ペンキを壁に均一に塗ってください。
Please apply the paint evenly on the wall.
Means 'without unevenness' or 'without patches'. Common in cooking and crafts for smooth, consistent results.
生地をむらなく混ぜる。
Mix the batter evenly.
Focuses on flatness or levelness, not necessarily uniformity of mixture. Use for surfaces like ground or dough.
地面を平らにならす。
Level the ground evenly.
Describing movement, progress, or occurrence at a constant speed or in regular, consistent steps.
Literally 'at a constant pace'. Used for running, working, or any activity where speed is maintained.
マラソンでは一定のペースで走ることが大切だ。
In a marathon, it's important to run at an even pace.
Can also be used for time intervals, meaning 'at regular intervals' or 'evenly spaced'.
会議は均等に間隔をあけて設定された。
The meetings were scheduled at evenly spaced intervals.
Loanword from English 'constant'. Used in casual or business contexts for steady, unwavering effort or output.
彼はコンスタントに成績を伸ばしている。
He is improving his performance evenly/steadily.
Describing opponents or teams that are equal in strength or skill.
Means 'on equal terms' or 'neck and neck'. Used for games, fights, debates where neither side has an advantage.
両チームは互角に戦った。
The two teams fought evenly.
Literally 'fifty-fifty'. Implies an even chance of winning or a perfectly balanced match.
勝負は五分五分で、どちらが勝つかわからない。
The match is evenly poised; it's anyone's game.
Both can translate to 'evenly', but 均等に (kintō ni) is for dividing things into equal parts (focus on equality of portions), while 均一に (kin'itsu ni) is for making something uniform in quality or consistency (focus on homogeneity).
お金を均等に分ける。
Divide the money evenly (equal amounts).
温度を均一に保つ。
Keep the temperature even/uniform.