Translation guide
Describes surfaces, quality, distribution, or competition that is not level, consistent, or fair. Japanese expressions vary by context.
Describing a physical surface that is bumpy, rough, or not flat.
Common word for bumpy, uneven surfaces like roads, skin, or ground. Often used as a noun or な-adjective.
この道はでこぼこしていて歩きにくい。
This road is uneven and hard to walk on.
壁がでこぼこだから、ポスターがうまく貼れない。
The wall is uneven, so the poster won't stick properly.
Kanji form of でこぼこ, used in writing. Same meaning.
凸凹のある土地をならす。
Level out uneven land.
Literally 'not uniform', used for uneven lengths, sizes, or shapes, like unevenly cut hair or mismatched items.
髪の長さが不揃いだ。
The hair length is uneven.
Describing something that varies in standard, such as work, skill, or products.
Common phrase meaning 'there is unevenness/inconsistency'. Used for skills, quality, or effort.
彼の演奏にはむらがある。
His performance is uneven.
このチームはむらがあるから、勝ったり負けたりする。
This team is uneven, so they win some and lose some.
More formal, often used for data, measurements, or product quality. Implies variation or dispersion.
製品の品質にばらつきがある。
There is unevenness in product quality.
Means 'unstable' or 'not consistent', often used for performance, emotions, or conditions.
彼の調子は安定しない。
His condition is uneven.
Describing an unfair or unequal situation, such as distribution of resources or opportunities.
Means 'inequality' or 'unfairness'. Used for social issues, rules, or treatment.
富の分配が不平等だ。
The distribution of wealth is uneven.
Means 'unfair', often used in everyday situations like games or work distribution.
Means 'biased' or 'lopsided', used when something is concentrated in one area.
人口が都市に偏っている。
The population is unevenly distributed, concentrated in cities.
Describing a contest where one side is much stronger than the other.
Means 'one-sided', used for games, fights, or arguments where one party dominates.
試合は一方的だった。
The match was uneven (one-sided).
Literally 'there is a difference in power', used to explain why a competition is uneven.
両チームには力の差がある。
There is an uneven gap in strength between the two teams.
仕事の量が不公平だ。
The workload is uneven.