Translation guide
How to express doing something without careful thought, often leading to negative consequences.
Describing an action done impulsively, without considering the risks or consequences.
Adverb meaning 'rashly' or 'thoughtlessly'. Common and neutral in tone.
He acted rashly.
Saying something impulsively that may be inappropriate or hurtful.
Deciding too quickly without enough information or consideration.
English 'rashly' often corresponds to adverbs like 軽率に, but in many contexts, Japanese uses specific verbs or set phrases (e.g., 口が滑る for verbal slips). Translating word-for-word can sound unnatural.
軽率な発言は避けるべきだ。
You should avoid rash remarks.
Adverb meaning 'recklessly' or 'without good reason'. Often used for actions done without restraint.
Don't spend money rashly.
Adverb meaning 'recklessly' or 'foolhardily'. Emphasizes lack of planning and high risk.
They make rash plans.
Te-form of 早まる (to be hasty), used adverbially. Implies acting too quickly and regretting it.
Please don't decide rashly.
Idiom meaning 'to make a slip of the tongue'. Used when you say something rash unintentionally.
I rashly blurted out the secret.
Phrase meaning 'to say something thoughtlessly'. 軽はずみ is a noun meaning 'rashness' or 'thoughtlessness'.
I regretted saying something rash.
Rash decisions are dangerous.
Verb meaning 'to jump to a conclusion'. Implies a rash misunderstanding.
I failed because I jumped to a rash conclusion.