Translation guide
The concept of regularity in English covers consistent patterns, even spacing, predictable timing, and conformity to rules. Japanese expresses these ideas through various words and phrases depending on the specific nuance.
Describing something that occurs at fixed intervals, is evenly spaced, or has a uniform pattern.
The most direct translation for 'regularity' in the sense of a consistent pattern or rule-governed nature. Used in both technical and everyday contexts.
この模様には規則性がある。
This pattern has regularity.
彼の生活には規則性がない。
There is no regularity in his life.
Emphasizes the quality of being orderly and punctual, often used for habits or schedules.
規則正しい生活を送る。
Lead a life of regularity.
Refers to uniformity or evenness, often in a physical or statistical sense. More technical.
データの均一性を確認する。
Check the regularity (uniformity) of the data.
Referring to how often something happens or the fact that it happens in a predictable way.
An adverb meaning 'regularly' or 'on a regular basis'. Used to describe actions that occur at fixed intervals.
彼は定期的に運動している。
He exercises with regularity.
Specifically refers to periodicity or cyclical regularity. Common in scientific contexts.
この現象には周期性が見られる。
Regularity (periodicity) can be observed in this phenomenon.
Means constancy or homeostasis; used in biology or to describe unwavering regularity.
The state of being in accordance with established rules, norms, or grammatical patterns.
Also used for linguistic or mathematical regularity, meaning conformity to rules.
この動詞の活用には規則性がある。
There is regularity in the conjugation of this verb.
Means consistency or coherence, often used when checking if something follows rules or logic.
English 'regularity' is often expressed in Japanese through adverbs like 定期的に (regularly) or adjectives like 規則正しい (regular/orderly), rather than a noun. Using a noun like 規則性 can sound stiff in casual conversation.
毎日同じ時間に起きている。
I wake up at the same time every day (showing regularity).
The regularity (constancy) of body temperature is maintained.
His explanation lacks regularity (consistency).