均 衡(きんこう)

きんこう

noun

balance; equilibrium

formaltechnical

1. balance; equilibrium

A state where opposing forces or influences are equal, creating stability.

需要(じゅよう)と供給(きょうきゅう)の均衡(きんこう)。

The balance of supply and demand.

均衡(きんこう)が崩(くず)れた。

The balance was disrupted.

勢力(せいりょく)の均衡(きんこう)を保(たも)つ。

To maintain a balance of power.

Composed of 均(きん) (equal) + 衡(こう) (balance/scales). A formal/academic term, more technical than the loanword バランス.

Common patterns

均衡(きんこう)を保(たも)つ: to maintain balance
均衡(きんこう)が崩(くず)れる: balance breaks down
均衡(きんこう)を取(と)る: to achieve balance
均衡(きんこう)を失(うしな)う: to lose balance

COMMON COLLOCATIONS (by field):

Economics: 需給(じゅきゅう)均衡(きんこう) (supply-demand equilibrium)
Politics: 勢力(せいりょく)均衡(きんこう) (balance of power)
Science: 化学(かがく)平衡(へいこう) (chemical equilibrium — uses 平衡(へいこう))
Military: 軍事(ぐんじ)均衡(きんこう) (military balance)

Similar words

均衡(きんこう): balance (formal, abstract, used in written/academic contexts)
バランス: balance (everyday, also used for physical balance)
平衡(へいこう): equilibrium (scientific/technical, even more formal)

Related Words

Synonym: 調和(ちょうわ) (harmony)

Synonym: バランス (balance (everyday))

Synonym: 平衡(へいこう) (equilibrium (technical))

Antonym: 不均衡(ふきんこう) (imbalance, disparity)

Compare: 中庸(ちゅうよう) (moderation)

Compare: 釣(つ)り合(あ)い (balance)

Compare: バランス感覚(かんかく) (sense of balance)

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Added 2026.1.16 12:30 · Revised 2026.10.10 22:54

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