(いってい)

いってい
noun/no-adjective
fixed, constant, certain
1. fixed, constant, set
Not changing, remaining the same.
To maintain a constant temperature.
Please keep the speed constant.
This factory conducts strict inspections to maintain consistent quality.
2. certain, some degree of
A particular but unspecified amount or level.
There are certain standards.
Grades above a certain level are required.
You can't do this job without a certain level of experience.

A compound of (いつ) (one) + (てい) (fixed). Functions as a noun and no-adjective with two related senses: "fixed/constant" and "a certain amount."

SENSE 1 — FIXED/CONSTANT:

  • 一定(いってい)温度(おんど)(たも)つ: to maintain a constant temperature
  • 一定(いってい)している: is constant, is steady
  • 一定(いってい)期間(きかん): fixed period

SENSE 2 — CERTAIN/SOME:

  • 一定(いってい)基準(きじゅん): certain standards
  • 一定(いってい)以上(いじょう): above a certain level
  • 一定(いってい)効果(こうか): a certain degree of effect

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 一定(いってい)の + noun: a fixed/certain ~
  • 一定(いってい)(たも)つ: to keep constant
  • 一定(いってい)している: is stable/constant

NOTE:
When used with 以上(いじょう)/以下(いか), it means "above/below a certain threshold" — commonly seen in regulations and requirements.