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.
量的なデータを分析する。
Analyze quantitative data.
この問題は量的な変化をもたらした。
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).
定量的な評価が必要だ。
A quantitative evaluation is necessary.
Similar to 量的, but emphasizes numerical quantity. Often used in economics or statistics.
数量的な分析を行う。
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.
この研究では定量分析を用いた。
This study used quantitative analysis.
Common term for 'quantitative research' in social sciences.
量的研究と質的研究を組み合わせる。
Combine quantitative research and qualitative research.
Refers to 'quantitative methods' in a technical sense, often in economics or engineering.
数量的手法を用いて予測する。
Predict using quantitative methods.
Referring to the monetary policy known as quantitative easing.
The standard term for 'quantitative easing' in Japanese economic contexts.
中央銀行は量的緩和を実施した。
The central bank implemented quantitative easing.
Describing a change or difference in quantity rather than quality.
Common phrase for 'quantitative difference'.
両者の間には量的な違いがある。
There is a quantitative difference between the two.
Literally 'change in quantity', a simpler alternative.
量の変化を測定する。
Measure the quantitative change.
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.