Translation guide
The English word 'stable' can mean not likely to change, steady, or a building for horses. This guide covers the most common Japanese equivalents for each meaning, focusing on natural usage.
Describing a situation, condition, or system that is steady and not likely to change or get worse.
The most common and versatile adjective meaning 'stable'. Used for economies, emotions, supply, etc.
彼は安定した収入がある。
He has a stable income.
This country is politically stable.
Verb form meaning 'is stable'. Often used for ongoing states.
彼の病状は安定している。
His condition is stable.
Means 'calm, settled, stable' often for emotions, personality, or atmosphere. Implies a sense of composure.
彼女はとても落ち着いた人だ。
She is a very stable/calm person.
Means 'solid, sound, steady' often for businesses, investments, or plans. Emphasizes reliability and lack of risk.
堅実な投資をする。
Make a stable/sound investment.
Noun meaning 'stability'. Used in compounds or formal contexts.
経済の安定が重要だ。
Economic stability is important.
Describing an object or structure that is firm and not wobbly.
Also used for physical stability, e.g., a stable ladder or table.
この机は安定している。
This desk is stable.
Means 'firm, sturdy, solid'. Common in everyday speech for objects.
しっかりした脚立を買った。
I bought a stable stepladder.
Literally 'not wobbly'. Used to emphasize lack of movement.
このテーブルはぐらつかない。
This table is stable (doesn't wobble).
A place where horses are kept.
Standard word for a stable for horses. Literally 'horse shed'.
馬を馬小屋に入れる。
Put the horse in the stable.
More traditional or literary term for stable. Often used in historical contexts.
Formal term for a stable, especially in horse racing or large facilities.
安定した (antei shita) is for objective stability (economy, condition). 落ち着いた (ochitsuita) is for subjective calmness (personality, atmosphere). Don't use 落ち着いた for a stable economy.
経済は安定している。
The economy is stable.
彼は落ち着いた性格だ。
He has a stable/calm personality.
They renovated the old stable.
The racehorses are resting in the stable.