Translation guide
The state of balance or stability, used in physical, chemical, economic, and abstract senses. Japanese expressions vary by context.
A state where opposing forces or influences are balanced, often in abstract or everyday contexts.
The most common word for equilibrium in the sense of balance between forces, supply and demand, power, etc. Used in economics, politics, and general contexts.
The equilibrium between supply and demand collapsed.
It's important to maintain a balance of power.
A loanword from English, widely used for balance in physical, mental, and lifestyle contexts. More casual and common than 均衡.
It's hard to strike a balance between work and life.
Often used in scientific contexts (physics, chemistry, biology) for equilibrium, but can also appear in formal writing for abstract balance.
I learned about chemical equilibrium.
A calm and stable state of mind, free from disturbance.
Literally 'mental equilibrium', used in psychological or philosophical contexts.
He lost his mental equilibrium.
Refers to composure, calmness, or presence of mind. More everyday than 心の均衡.
Formal word for calmness, serenity, or equilibrium of mind.
The ability to keep the body steady, or the sense of balance.
均衡 is formal and often used for abstract or systemic balance (power, economy). バランス is a casual loanword for general balance. 平衡 is technical, mainly in science. For mental balance, 心の均衡 is literary; 落ち着き is everyday.
balance of trade equilibrium
a well-balanced diet
ecosystem equilibrium
彼女はいつも落ち着きを保っている。
She always maintains her equilibrium.
平静を保つように努めた。
I tried to keep my equilibrium.