Translation guide
This entry covers how to express the concept of 'quantitative' in Japanese, focusing on common academic, business, and everyday contexts. It includes adjectives, compound words, and phrases that convey the idea of being related to quantity, measurement, or numerical analysis.
Describing something as quantitative in a broad sense, such as data, analysis, or research.
The most common and versatile adjective meaning 'quantitative'. Used in academic, business, and everyday contexts to describe things related to quantity or amount.
Analyze quantitative data.
This issue brought about a quantitative change.
More formal and precise, often used in scientific or technical contexts to mean 'quantitative' as opposed to 'qualitative' (定性的).
A quantitative evaluation is necessary.
Similar to 量的, but emphasizes numerical quantity. Often used in economics or statistics.
Conduct a quantitative analysis.
Referring specifically to quantitative research methods or analysis in academic or professional settings.
Standard term for 'quantitative analysis' in chemistry, finance, and social sciences.
This study used quantitative analysis.
Common term for 'quantitative research' in social sciences.
Refers to 'quantitative methods' in a technical sense, often in economics or engineering.
Referring to the monetary policy known as quantitative easing.
The standard term for 'quantitative easing' in Japanese economic contexts.
The central bank implemented quantitative easing.
Describing a change or difference in quantity rather than quality.
量的 (りょうてき) is the most general and widely used. 定量的 (ていりょうてき) is more formal and often contrasted with 定性的 (ていせいてき, qualitative). 数量的 (すうりょうてき) emphasizes numerical aspects and is common in statistics and economics.
In English, 'quantitative' can be used as a noun (e.g., 'the quantitative'), but in Japanese, it is almost always used as an adjective (〜的な) or in compound nouns. Do not use 量的 as a standalone noun.
Combine quantitative research and qualitative research.
Predict using quantitative methods.