Translation guide
This English phrase is used to indicate that something is currently being made ready or is in the process of being prepared. It often appears in formal or official contexts, such as announcements, schedules, or status updates. In Japanese, the most natural expression depends on whether you are referring to a document, event, product, or personal readiness.
To state that something is in the process of being prepared, often for official or scheduled items.
The most common and neutral way to say 'in preparation'. Used for events, documents, products, etc. Suitable for signs, announcements, and formal speech.
The new website is currently in preparation.
The materials for the next meeting are still in preparation.
A more polite/humble version, often used in business when speaking to customers or superiors. Implies 'we are currently preparing it'.
We are currently preparing the item you ordered.
Means 'as soon as preparations are complete'. Used in formal announcements to indicate something will be released or start once ready.
We will contact you as soon as preparations are complete.
To say that you are personally in the process of getting ready, such as dressing, packing, or preparing for an outing.
Can be used casually to mean 'I'm getting ready'. Often used without です in informal contexts.
Sorry, I'm still getting ready.
Specifically refers to getting dressed or ready to go out. More about personal grooming and dressing.
Wait a moment, I'm still getting ready.
Literally 'in the middle of preparing'. A natural way to say you are currently doing preparations.
To indicate that a product, service, or project is still being developed and not yet released.
Used for software, products, or systems that are under development. Common in tech and business.
That app is still in development.
Used for creative works like films, music, or art that are in production.
The new album is currently in production.
Means 'preparation stage'. Used in project management to indicate the initial phase before full execution.
The project is still in the preparation stage.
To emphasize that something is not yet prepared, often implying a delay or lack of readiness.
Directly states that preparations are not complete. Can be used in both formal and informal settings.
I'm sorry, it's not ready yet.
Means 'insufficient preparation'. Often used to criticize or acknowledge lack of readiness.
Do not translate 'in preparation' word-for-word as 準備で or 準備に. The natural Japanese expression is 準備中 (じゅんびちゅう) or a verb phrase like 準備している.
準備中 (じゅんびちゅう) is general preparation for anything. 支度中 (したくちゅう) is specifically about getting dressed or ready to go out. Use 支度中 when talking about personal grooming before leaving the house.
The new product is in preparation.
I'm still in preparation for the party.
I'm in the middle of preparing for the trip right now.
I failed the exam due to lack of preparation.