Translation guide
To express that speech, writing, or reasoning is logical, consistent, and easy to follow.
Describing that someone's words or reasoning make sense and are well-organized.
Literally 'the line/thread goes through,' meaning the logic is consistent and makes sense. Very common for arguments or explanations.
彼の説明は筋が通っている。
His explanation is coherent.
Describing that something is well-structured and understandable.
Describing that a group or plan is unified and works together logically.
Means 'has unity/cohesion.' Used for teams, plans, or collections of ideas.
このチームはまとまりがある。
This team is coherent.
Means 'has solidarity/bonding strength.' More specific to groups being tightly knit and coherent.
The English word 'coherent' does not have a single direct Japanese equivalent. Using a dictionary translation like コヒーレント is unnatural outside technical physics contexts. Instead, choose a phrase based on whether you mean logical consistency, clarity, or unity.
Means 'to be consistent' or 'to add up.' Often used when details or stories don't contradict each other.
彼の話はつじつまが合わない。
His story isn't coherent.
Means 'logical.' Used as a na-adjective to describe coherent reasoning.
彼の主張は論理的だ。
His argument is coherent.
Means 'has consistency.' Slightly more formal, often used in writing or speeches.
この論文は一貫性がある。
This paper is coherent.
Literally 'easy to understand.' The most natural way to say speech or writing is clear and coherent.
彼のプレゼンはとても分かりやすかった。
His presentation was very coherent.
Means 'is well-organized' or 'is put together.' Implies ideas are coherently arranged.
彼の意見はよくまとまっている。
His opinion is coherent.
彼らの結束力は強い。
Their coherence as a group is strong.