also: しきいち
Refers to a limit or critical point, such as a minimum amount, dose, or level that triggers an effect. Used in scientific, medical, and technical contexts.
この薬の有効閾値は非常に低い。
The effective threshold of this drug is very low.
騒音が閾値を超えると、警報が鳴ります。
When the noise exceeds the threshold, an alarm sounds.
When the intensity of the stimulus exceeds the threshold, the nerve becomes excited.
If the volume falls below the threshold, the alarm won't go off.
We set a threshold value to adjust the sensor's sensitivity.
Once the pain signal reaches the threshold, it is transmitted to the brain.
基準値 is a general reference or standard value used for comparison, whereas 閾値 is specifically the point at which an effect or response begins.
閾 (しきい) alone usually means the physical threshold of a doorway, while 閾値 is the abstract or numerical threshold value used in science and technology.
Standard kanji spelling, especially in technical contexts. Can also be read しきいち.
Mixed kanji-kana spelling for いきち. Less common than 閾値.
Mixed kanji-kana spelling that makes the reading しきいち explicit. Common in less formal writing.
Scientific compound of 閾, “threshold,” and 値, “value.” 閾 is read いき here, giving いきち.