Translation guide
The quality of being easily shaped or molded, both physically and metaphorically. In Japanese, this concept is expressed through nouns and adjectives that describe flexibility, adaptability, and malleability.
Describing materials that can be shaped or molded without breaking, such as clay, metal, or plastic.
The most direct translation for physical plasticity, used in scientific and technical contexts.
This material has high plasticity.
Literally 'flexibility', often used for materials that are pliable and bendable, overlapping with plasticity in everyday language.
This plastic is highly flexible.
A technical term in physics and engineering for plasticity, often contrasted with elasticity. Less common in general use.
I am studying the plastic deformation of metals.
Describing the ability to change and adapt to new situations, learn new things, or be mentally flexible.
Commonly used for mental flexibility and adaptability, similar to 'flexibility' in English.
He has plasticity in his way of thinking.
Also used metaphorically for mental plasticity, especially in contexts like brain plasticity (神経可塑性).
Emphasizes adaptability to environments or circumstances, often used for people or systems.
Describing the ability of plans, rules, or systems to be changed or adjusted easily.
可塑性 (kasosei) is the technical term for plasticity in physics and neuroscience, while 柔軟性 (jūnasei) is the everyday word for flexibility and adaptability. Use 可塑性 for scientific precision, and 柔軟性 for general contexts.
brain plasticity (scientific)
flexibility of thinking (everyday)
脳の可塑性は生涯続く。
Brain plasticity continues throughout life.
She has high plasticity in adapting to new environments.
スケジュールの可変性を確保する。
Ensure the plasticity of the schedule.