Translation guide
This concept describes situations where things are not consistent, standardized, or the same. It can refer to physical objects, rules, quality, or abstract patterns.
Describing when standards, rules, or quality are not applied evenly or consistently.
A general term for lack of uniformity, often used for rules, standards, or methods that are not unified.
The rules of each department are inconsistent, causing confusion.
Refers to variation or dispersion in data, quality, or results. Common in business and technical contexts.
There is variation in product quality.
Literally 'not unified', used when something should be standardized but isn't.
The format is not standardized, so it's hard to read.
Describing when surfaces, colors, or shapes are not uniform in appearance.
Used for physical or chemical lack of uniformity, such as uneven mixing or irregular surfaces.
The coating is uneven and patchy.
Common word for unevenness in color, texture, or application. Often used in daily life.
A straightforward way to say 'not uniform', applicable to many physical contexts.
This fabric has uneven coloring.
When different groups, regions, or systems use different standards or methods.
Often used for things that should be uniform in size, shape, or level but are not, like mismatched sets or inconsistent levels.
The participants' skill levels are uneven.
Means 'lacks uniformity' and is used for abstract concepts like design, policy, or style.
This design lacks uniformity.
Describes a state where things are varied and not consistent, often used for opinions, sizes, or conditions.
ばらつき focuses on statistical variation or dispersion, often in measurable data. 不統一 is about lack of unification in rules or systems. 不均一 is for physical or chemical non-uniformity.
The phrase 'lack of uniformity' is often translated as 統一性の欠如, but this sounds stiff and academic. Use the options above for more natural Japanese.
I got an uneven suntan.
Opinions are varied and we can't reach a consensus.