Translation guide
A counterpoise is a weight or force that balances another. In Japanese, this concept is expressed through specific nouns for physical counterweights, verbs for balancing, and metaphorical terms for offsetting forces.
A weight used to balance another weight, such as in scales, elevators, or cranes.
A general term for a counterweight used to achieve balance. Literally 'balance weight'.
Elevators have a counterweight attached.
Loanword from English 'counterweight'. Common in technical or engineering contexts.
The crane's counterweight came off.
Technical term for a balancing weight, used in engineering or horology.
The clock's balance weight was adjusted.
Something that counterbalances or neutralizes an opposing force, effect, or influence.
A force that offsets or cancels out another. '相殺' means mutual cancellation.
The side effects of this medicine are counteracted by another ingredient acting as a counterpoise.
A balancing force; often used in economics or physics to describe equilibrium.
A countervailing force, often used in political or social contexts. Implies a strong opposing power.
The condition where opposing forces are equal, resulting in stability.
Equilibrium, balance. Commonly used in economics, politics, and general contexts.
A counterpoise of forces is maintained.
Balance, equilibrium. Often used for physical balance or harmony in proportions.
Loanword for 'balance'. Very common in everyday speech.
The action of counterbalancing or neutralizing something.
The English word 'counterpoise' is relatively rare and literary. In most everyday situations, Japanese speakers use more common words like バランス (balance) or 釣り合い (equilibrium). Using a direct translation like 釣り合い重り outside of a physical counterweight context may sound unnatural.
In the market, the counterpoise of supply and demand operates.
The two major parties function as a counterpoise to each other.
このデザインは色の釣り合いが取れている。
This design has a counterpoise of colors.
仕事と家庭のバランスが大事だ。
A counterpoise between work and home is important.
He tried to counterpoise risk and return.
The government adopted policies to counterpoise prices.