Translation guide
The English word "immoderate" describes something that goes beyond reasonable limits, often in a negative way. In Japanese, this concept is expressed through various adjectives, adverbs, and phrases depending on what is being described—such as behavior, consumption, or speech.
Immoderate drinking is bad for your health.
A phrase meaning 'exceeding the limit', often used for behavior or actions that go too far.
Everyone was put off by his immoderate jokes.
Means 'exorbitant' or 'unreasonable', often used for prices or demands that are immoderately high.
That restaurant charged an immoderate price.
Means 'extreme', often implying immoderation in opinions, measures, or behavior.
Immoderate dieting is dangerous.
Describing a person who does not control their desires, such as eating, drinking, or spending.
Literally 'without moderation', this is a direct and natural way to describe immoderate behavior.
He leads an immoderate lifestyle.
Means 'profligate' or 'unrestrained', often used for financial immoderation or loose management.
Means 'slovenly' or 'undisciplined', implying a lack of moderation in personal habits. More colloquial.
Describing words or expressions that are overly strong, exaggerated, or unrestrained.
The English word 'immoderate' is not commonly used in everyday conversation. In Japanese, it's more natural to use specific words like 過度な or 節度のない depending on context. Direct translations like 不節制な exist but sound stiff and are rarely used.
Immoderate finances plunged the company into crisis.
Immoderate eating habits are not good for your body.
His immoderate remarks caused controversy.