How to say "stability" in Japanese

• 安定あんていJLPT N3approx.Common
  noun, suru verb, intransitive verbThe default word for stability in most senses: physical balance, steady conditions, or an even emotional state. Use it for stable prices, structures, relationships, or moods.
  今日きょうの政治せいじ状況じょうきょうはそれほど安定あんていしていない。↗

  The current political situation is not very stable.
• 安泰あんたいCommon
  na-adjective, nounLeans toward the senses of security and safety — a situation protected from danger or worry, such as one's livelihood or future. It is a secondary choice for 'stability' proper.
  彼女かのじょに目めをかけられれば、あなたは安泰あんたいでいられますよ。↗

  Try to stay on her good side and you'll be on easy street.
• 落ち着きおちつきJLPT N1approx.Common
  nounCovers steadiness in a person: composure, calmness, and a settled manner rather than external stability. Best when 'stability' describes someone's temperament or demeanor.
• 座りすわりCommon
  nounA narrow word for physical stability, chiefly how steadily an object sits, stands, or fits. For most abstract senses of 'stability' it is not the word you want.

Use 安定 for general physical, social, or emotional stability, 安泰 mainly for security and being safe from danger, 「落ち着き」 for personal composure or steadiness, and 「座り」 for physical stability of objects.

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• 安定あんていstability
• 安泰あんたいsecurity
• スタビリティstability
• 安定性あんていせいstability
• 安寧あんねい(public) peace
• 復元力ふくげんりょくrighting moment
• 落ち着きおちつきstability
• 座りすわりstability