Translation guide
The state or quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely. In Japanese, this concept is often expressed through nouns, adjectives, and verbs that emphasize continuity, stability, or unchanging nature.
Expressing the idea that something is permanent, lasting, or unchanging in a general sense.
The most direct translation for 'permanence' as a noun, meaning the quality of lasting forever or for a very long time. Commonly used in formal or written contexts.
この制度の永続性が保証されている。
The permanence of this system is guaranteed.
Similar to 永続性 but often used in contexts like peace, treaties, or abstract concepts. Slightly more formal.
平和の恒久性を願う。
We hope for the permanence of peace.
Emphasizes the unchanging aspect of permanence. Often used in scientific or philosophical contexts.
物理法則の不変性は議論の余地がない。
The permanence of physical laws is indisputable.
Can be used as a noun meaning eternity or permanence, but more commonly appears in compounds like 永久に (eternally).
愛の永久を誓う。
They vow the permanence of their love.
Describing something that is permanent, lasting, or unchanging as an attribute.
Na-adjective meaning 'permanent' or 'lasting'. Commonly used to describe systems, effects, or relationships.
永続的な解決策が必要だ。
A permanent solution is needed.
Na-adjective similar to 永続的 but often used for peace, agreements, or infrastructure.
No-adjective meaning 'unchanging' or 'immutable'. Used for principles, truths, or characteristics.
不変の真理を追求する。
Pursue permanent truths.
The most common and natural way to say something is 'unchanging' or 'permanent' in everyday speech. Literally 'does not change'.
彼の決意は変わらない。
His determination is permanent.
Expressing the idea of lasting love, friendship, or commitment.
Literally 'eternal love', a common phrase for permanent love.
二人は永遠の愛を誓った。
They vowed eternal love.
Literally 'unchanging friendship', used to express permanent friendship.
変わらぬ友情に感謝している。
I am grateful for our permanent friendship.
Describing something physical that is meant to last, like ink, structures, or records.
Means 'durability' or 'permanence' in the sense of withstanding wear and tear. Used for materials or products.
このインクは耐久性が高い。
This ink has high permanence.
Specifically means 'colorfastness' or 'fade resistance', used for pigments or dyes that are permanent.
不退色の絵の具を使う。
Use permanent pigments.
Referring to permanent residency, status, or records.
Permanent residency (right). Commonly used in immigration contexts.
日本で永住権を取得した。
I obtained permanent residency in Japan.
永続性 (eizokusei) is the most general term for permanence. 恒久性 (kōkyūsei) is often used for abstract ideals like peace. 不変性 (fuhensei) emphasizes unchanging nature, common in science. In everyday speech, 変わらない (kawaranai) is more natural than any of these nouns.
Directly translating 'permanence' as 永久性 (eikyūsei) is less common and may sound unnatural. Stick to the recommended options based on context.
Build a permanent peace.
Permanent preservation, often used for records or data.
この書類は永久保存が義務付けられている。
These documents are required to be kept permanently.