Translation guide
The English word 'stable' can mean not likely to change, steady, or a building for horses. This guide covers the most common Japanese equivalents for each meaning, focusing on natural usage.
He has a stable income.
This country is politically stable.
Verb form meaning 'is stable'. Often used for ongoing states.
His condition is stable.
Means 'calm, settled, stable' often for emotions, personality, or atmosphere. Implies a sense of composure.
She is a very stable/calm person.
Means 'solid, sound, steady' often for businesses, investments, or plans. Emphasizes reliability and lack of risk.
Make a stable/sound investment.
Noun meaning 'stability'. Used in compounds or formal contexts.
Economic stability is important.
Describing an object or structure that is firm and not wobbly.
Also used for physical stability, e.g., a stable ladder or table.
This desk is stable.
Means 'firm, sturdy, solid'. Common in everyday speech for objects.
I bought a stable stepladder.
Literally 'not wobbly'. Used to emphasize lack of movement.
This table is stable (doesn't wobble).
A place where horses are kept.
Standard word for a stable for horses. Literally 'horse shed'.
Put the horse in the stable.
More traditional or literary term for stable. Often used in historical contexts.
Formal term for a stable, especially in horse racing or large facilities.
安定した (antei shita) is for objective stability (economy, condition). 落ち着いた (ochitsuita) is for subjective calmness (personality, atmosphere). Don't use 落ち着いた for a stable economy.
The economy is stable.
He has a stable/calm personality.
They renovated the old stable.
競走馬は厩舎で休んでいる。
The racehorses are resting in the stable.