Translation guide
The geological concept of isostasy, describing the equilibrium between Earth's crust and mantle. In Japanese, it is typically expressed using the loanword アイソスタシー or the native term 地殻均衡.
The state of gravitational equilibrium between Earth's crust and mantle, explaining how different topographic heights are compensated by crustal thickness or density.
The most common and direct translation, a loanword from English. Widely used in academic and educational contexts.
アイソスタシーは地殻の均衡状態を説明する理論です。
Isostasy is a theory that explains the equilibrium state of the Earth's crust.
A phrase combining the loanword with 'crustal', used for clarity in technical contexts.
地殻のアイソスタシーは山脈の形成に関係しています。
Crustal isostasy is related to the formation of mountain ranges.
A native Japanese term meaning 'crustal equilibrium'. Used in formal or scientific writing, but less common in everyday speech.
地殻均衡の概念は19世紀に提唱されました。
The concept of isostasy was proposed in the 19th century.