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.
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.
The state of being in accordance with established rules, norms, or grammatical patterns.
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.
I wake up at the same time every day (showing regularity).
The most direct translation for 'regularity' in the sense of a consistent pattern or rule-governed nature. Used in both technical and everyday contexts.
This pattern has regularity.
There is no regularity in his life.
Emphasizes the quality of being orderly and punctual, often used for habits or schedules.
Lead a life of regularity.
Refers to uniformity or evenness, often in a physical or statistical sense. More technical.
Check the regularity (uniformity) of the data.
He exercises with regularity.
Specifically refers to periodicity or cyclical regularity. Common in scientific contexts.
Regularity (periodicity) can be observed in this phenomenon.
Means constancy or homeostasis; used in biology or to describe unwavering regularity.
The regularity (constancy) of body temperature is maintained.
Also used for linguistic or mathematical regularity, meaning conformity to rules.
There is regularity in the conjugation of this verb.
Means consistency or coherence, often used when checking if something follows rules or logic.
His explanation lacks regularity (consistency).