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.
His arrival was premature.
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.
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.
I made a premature judgment.
A more concise, literary version of 時期尚早, used in formal writing.
Reform is premature.
Referring to a baby born before the full term of pregnancy.
Dying at an earlier age than expected or natural.
A medical/sexual condition where ejaculation happens too early.
The standard medical term for premature ejaculation.
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.
The announcement was premature.
未熟児は特別なケアが必要だ。
Premature babies need special care.
彼は若くして夭折した。
He died a premature death.