安定した
antei shita
The English word steady can be translated into Japanese in several ways, with the default form being 安定した (antei shita).
Steady in Japanese can describe being constant in purpose or action.
Meaning: constant in purpose or action (adj)
Which one should you use?
The form 安定した focuses on general steadiness or stability. In contrast, 着実な is used when you want to emphasize a sense of reliable progress. For describing a person's character, the informal しっかりしてる expresses that someone is dependable and reliable.
How do you pronounce it?
antei shita
Did you know?
- In Japanese, a 'steady' person is often described using the word 真面目 (majime), which literally means 'earnest' or 'serious', rather than a word for 'constant'.
- In Japanese calligraphy, the 'steadiness' of a brush stroke is not just about the hand, but is seen as a reflection of the artist's steady state of mind.
- While 安定した (antei shita) is a common way to say 'steady', using it to describe a person's emotions might sound slightly clinical, like a doctor describing a patient's vital signs.
Examples in context
- 私たちの会社は安定した成長を遂げています。Our company is achieving steady growth.
- 彼は着実な進歩を遂げました。He has made steady progress.
- 彼の経済状況は安定してるみたいだよ。It seems like his financial situation is steady.
- 彼女は仕事に対してしっかりしてるね。She's steady when it comes to work.
- 彼は日々の努力を続けて、安定した成果を上げています。He continues his daily efforts and achieves steady results.
- 演奏家たちは、一貫した安定感のある演奏を提供しています。The musicians provide consistent and stable performances.
- 彼は安定した生活を送っている。Kare wa antei shita seikatsu o okutte iru.He leads a steady life.
- 安定した経営が重要です。Antei shita keiei ga juuyou desu.Steady management is important.
Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing their career goals at a cafe.
- 結衣 Yui安定した仕事を探しています。Antei shita shigoto o sagashite imasu.I am looking for a steady job.
- 大翔 Hirotoそれはいい考えだね。Sore wa ii kangae dane.That is a good idea.
- 結衣 Yui大翔さんはどうですか？Hiroto-san wa dou desu ka?How about you, Hiroto?
- 大翔 Hiroto僕はもっと挑戦したいです。Boku wa motto chousen shitai desu.I want to take more challenges.
