Translation guide
The English word 'premature' describes something happening too early, before the expected or proper time. In Japanese, this concept is expressed through various adjectives, adverbs, and verbs depending on the context, such as early actions, premature births, or hasty decisions.
Describing an event, action, or state that occurs before the appropriate or expected time.
The most common and versatile way to say something is 'too early'. It can be used for events, actions, or judgments.
彼の到着は早すぎた。
His arrival was premature.
結論を出すのは早すぎる。
It's premature to draw a conclusion.
A formal, often written term meaning 'premature' in the sense of being too early for a particular stage or action. Common in business or official contexts.
その計画は時期尚早だ。
That plan is premature.
Used to describe a hasty or rash action that was done too early, often with a nuance of regret or mistake.
早まった判断をしてしまった。
I made a premature judgment.
A more concise, literary version of 時期尚早, used in formal writing.
改革は尚早である。
Reform is premature.
Referring to a baby born before the full term of pregnancy.
The standard medical and general term for premature birth.
彼女は早産で赤ちゃんを産んだ。
She gave birth to a premature baby.
Specifically refers to a premature infant, emphasizing the underdeveloped state.
Dying at an earlier age than expected or natural.
The common term for dying young or prematurely.
彼の早死には悲劇だった。
His premature death was a tragedy.
A literary term for dying young, often used in obituaries or formal writing.
A medical/sexual condition where ejaculation happens too early.
The standard medical term for premature ejaculation.
早漏の治療法があります。
There are treatments for premature ejaculation.
English 'premature' is an adjective, but Japanese often expresses the concept with phrases like 早すぎる (too early) or specific nouns like 早産. Using a direct adjective equivalent may sound unnatural.
その発表は早すぎた。
The announcement was premature.
Premature babies need special care.
彼は若くして夭折した。
He died a premature death.