Translation guide
The quality of being logical, consistent, and easy to understand, especially in writing, speech, or thought.
Describing how well ideas connect and make sense together in a text or argument.
Describing how parts stick together or form a unified whole, often in physics or materials.
Refers to the property of particles or materials sticking together. Common in scientific contexts.
この粉末は凝集性が高い。
This powder has high coherence.
Describing the property of waves being in phase or having a constant phase relationship, as in optics or quantum mechanics.
一貫性 is a noun meaning consistency or coherence, while 首尾一貫 is often used as a する-verb or adjective to describe something that is consistent from start to finish. 首尾一貫 is more formal and emphasizes completeness.
In casual conversation, directly translating 'coherence' as 一貫性 can sound stiff. Instead, use phrases like 筋が通っている (makes sense) or つじつまが合う (consistent).
The most direct translation for logical consistency and continuity. Used in both formal and everyday contexts.
彼の主張には一貫性がない。
His argument lacks coherence.
Emphasizes consistency from beginning to end. Often used in formal writing or speeches.
この論文は首尾一貫している。
This paper is coherent throughout.
A common phrase meaning 'to make sense' or 'to be logical'. Used in everyday conversation.
彼の説明は筋が通っている。
His explanation is coherent.
A technical term for logical coherence, used in academic or philosophical contexts.
理論の論理的整合性を検証する。
Examine the logical coherence of the theory.
General term for bonding or cohesion, used in chemistry and materials science.
分子の結合性を調べる。
Investigate the coherence of molecules.
Specifically refers to adhesion or close contact, often used for coatings or films.
塗膜の密着性を向上させる。
Improve the coherence of the coating.
The standard loanword for wave coherence in physics. Widely understood in technical fields.
レーザー光はコヒーレンスが高い。
Laser light has high coherence.
A more formal Japanese term for coherence in wave physics, less common than the loanword.
光の可干渉性を利用する。
Utilize the coherence of light.