Translation guide
The English word 'peripheral' can mean 'on the edge/outer part', 'minor/not central', or refer to computer peripherals. This guide helps learners express these meanings naturally in Japanese.
Describing something located at the edge, boundary, or outer area of something.
The most common and neutral way to say 'peripheral' in the sense of 'surrounding' or 'on the outskirts'. Used for areas, regions, or abstract surroundings.
Describing something of secondary importance, not central to the main issue.
Directly means 'not important'. Simple and clear for saying something is peripheral in importance.
Referring to external devices connected to a computer.
The English phrase 'peripheral vision' is not translated using 周辺の. Instead, use 周辺視野 (しゅうへんしや) or more commonly 視野の端 (しやのはし).
I sensed movement in my peripheral vision.
the peripheral areas of the city
relations with peripheral countries
Literally 'extremity' or 'tip'. Used for physical ends or far edges of something, like limbs or networks.
peripheral nerves
Means 'remote' or 'frontier'. Used for far-flung, underdeveloped peripheral regions.
a peripheral land
That issue is peripheral.
Means 'secondary'. Commonly used in formal or analytical contexts to indicate something is not primary.
It's a peripheral issue.
Literally 'peripheral-like'. Used in academic or technical writing to describe marginal topics.
a peripheral topic
Means 'trivial' or 'minor'. Stronger nuance of insignificance.
peripheral details
The standard term for 'peripheral device'. Used in all contexts.
I bought a new peripheral.
More formal/technical term for 'peripheral equipment'.
computer peripherals