Translation guide
Describes something that is uniform in composition, character, or quality throughout. In Japanese, this concept is expressed through adjectives, nouns, and descriptive phrases depending on the context.
Describing a substance, mixture, or group where all parts are the same or evenly distributed.
The most direct translation for 'homogeneous' in scientific, technical, or formal contexts. Often used for materials, mixtures, or abstract qualities.
この溶液は均質です。
This solution is homogeneous.
均質なデータセットが必要です。
We need a homogeneous dataset.
Emphasizes uniformity and evenness, often used for physical properties like temperature, color, or distribution. Common in both technical and everyday language.
温度が均一になるまでかき混ぜてください。
Stir until the temperature becomes homogeneous.
この塗料は均一に塗ってください。
Apply this paint evenly (homogeneously).
A descriptive phrase meaning 'consisting of the same components'. Useful when explaining the concept rather than using a single word.
この合金は同じ成分からなる均質な材料です。
This alloy is a homogeneous material consisting of the same components.
Describing a group of people, things, or ideas that are all similar in nature, lacking diversity.
Used for social, cultural, or abstract homogeneity. Often appears in discussions about society, groups, or opinions.
そのコミュニティは同質的だ。
That community is homogeneous.
同質的な考え方に偏っている。
It is biased towards homogeneous ways of thinking.
Can also be used for groups, but slightly more formal or technical than 同質的. Often interchangeable.
A colloquial phrase meaning 'birds of a feather' or 'similar people'. Implies a homogeneous group in a casual way.
あのグループは似た者同士だね。
That group is pretty homogeneous, isn't it?
In mathematics, a function where scaling the input scales the output by a power.
The standard mathematical term for 'homogeneous', as in homogeneous functions or equations.
この関数は同次関数です。
This function is a homogeneous function.
同次方程式を解いてください。
Solve the homogeneous equation.
均質 (きんしつ) is the most general and formal term for 'homogeneous', covering both physical and abstract uniformity. 均一 (きんいつ) emphasizes evenness and lack of variation, often used for measurable properties. 同質的 (どうしつてき) is preferred for social or cultural homogeneity, highlighting similarity in nature or quality.
この学校の生徒は均質な背景を持っている。
The students at this school have homogeneous backgrounds.