静的
seiteki[se̞ːte̞kʲi]
The English adjective "static" can be translated into Japanese as 静的 (seiteki).
In technical fields such as engineering or computer science, 静的 is used to describe systems, processes or analyses that do not change during execution. Note that if you are referring to interference on a broadcast signal, such as radio static, you should use 砂嵐 or スノーノイズ instead.
Meaning: unchanging (adj)
Which one should you use?
The term 静的 (static) is the direct antonym of 動的 (dynamic).
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When using 静的 to modify a noun directly, it typically takes the particle な to become 静的な.
How do you pronounce it?
seiteki
Did you know?
- The Japanese term for radio static 砂嵐 literally means 'sandstorm'. It evokes the visual of grainy noise on an old television screen.
- The character 静 (sei) carries a connotation of 'tranquility' and 'calmness', meaning the concept of 'static' is conceptually linked to a lack of disturbance rather than just a lack of motion.
- The suffix 的 (teki) is a versatile tool that turns almost any noun into an adjective, similar to how English uses '-ic' or '-al'. By adding it to a noun, you can instantly transform a concept into a descriptive attribute.
Examples in context
- 静的コード解析Static program analysisThis example shows how to use 静的 in the context of program analysis.
- 静的なデータは解析を容易にします。Static data makes analysis easier.
- この変数は不変な値を持っています。This variable holds a static value.
- この都市の構造は非常に静的だ。Kono toshi no kouzou wa hijou ni seiteki da.The structure of this city is very static.
- 静的なデータは変化しない。Seiteki na deeta wa henka shinai.Static data does not change.
Example conversation
Kenta and Yui are discussing a website project.
- 結衣 Yuiこのページは静的ですか？Kono pēji wa seiteki desu ka?Is this page static?
- 健太 Kentaはい、静的です。Hai, seiteki desu.Yes, it is static.
- 結衣 Yuiでは、変更が簡単ですね。Dewa, henkou ga kantan desu ne.Then, changes are easy.
- 健太 Kentaその通りです。Sono toori desu.Exactly.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “static” translations and entries 静的, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
