Translation guide
How to express the idea of reaching a decision or judgment after considering information, in natural Japanese.
As a result of the discussion, we drew a conclusion.
It's too early to draw a conclusion.
Similar to 結論を出す, but slightly more formal and often implies a final, authoritative decision.
The judge drew a final conclusion.
Literally 'to reach a conclusion'. Often used in formal or written contexts to describe the process of arriving at a conclusion.
After a long discussion, we finally reached a conclusion.
Means 'to derive a conclusion', emphasizing logical reasoning. Common in academic or technical writing.
We drew a conclusion from the data.
To form an opinion hastily without sufficient evidence.
Means to jump to a conclusion or make a hasty assumption. Often used when someone misunderstands a situation.
He jumped to a conclusion without listening to my story.
Similar to 早合点, but often implies a mistake due to rushing. Casual.
Sorry, I jumped to a conclusion.
Means to assume or decide something without proper consideration, often with a negative connotation of being judgmental.
To finally reach a conclusion after a process or period of time.
Intransitive version, meaning 'a conclusion is reached' or 'comes out'. Useful when the focus is on the conclusion itself rather than who drew it.
As a result of the discussion, a conclusion was finally reached.
Means 'to be settled' or 'to come together'. Often used when discussions or opinions converge into a conclusion.
結論を出す is the most general. 結論を下す sounds more authoritative, like a judge or boss. 結論に達する is formal and often used in writing to describe the process of reaching a conclusion.
Do not translate 'draw' literally as 描く (えがく) or 引く (ひく). The natural expression is 結論を出す or similar phrases using 結論.
It's not good to jump to conclusions when you don't know yet.
議論がまとまって、結論が出た。
The discussion came together and we reached a conclusion.