Translation guide
How to express the idea of something happening at the right or appropriate time in Japanese.
Describing that something occurs at a suitable or opportune moment.
A common loanword meaning 'timely', used in casual and business contexts.
Describing the quality of being on time, not late.
Describing information or news that is up-to-date or not outdated.
A noun meaning 'timeliness' in the sense of breaking news or immediate reporting.
このニュースは速報性が重要だ。
Timeliness is important for this news.
タイムリー is a casual, everyday word for 'timely', while 時宜を得た is formal and often used in speeches or writing. Use タイムリー in conversation and 時宜を得た in official contexts.
The English word 'timeliness' does not have a single direct equivalent in Japanese. Translating it as 時間性 or 時宜性 may sound unnatural. Choose the appropriate expression based on context.
彼のアドバイスはとてもタイムリーだった。
His advice was very timely.
A formal phrase meaning 'well-timed' or 'opportune', often used in writing or speeches.
時宜を得た発言でした。
That was a well-timed remark.
A casual phrase meaning 'good timing', used in everyday conversation.
タイミングがいいね、今ちょうど終わったところだよ。
Good timing, I just finished.
A formal noun meaning 'timely' or 'appropriate time', used in business or official contexts.
適時の対応が求められる。
A timely response is required.
A noun meaning 'punctuality' or 'strict observance of time', often used in rules or schedules.
時間厳守でお願いします。
Please be punctual.
An adverb/noun meaning 'on time' or 'punctually', used in daily life.
電車は時間通りに来た。
The train came on time.
A technical term for 'punctuality' or 'regularity', often used in transportation contexts.
日本の鉄道の定時性は高い。
The punctuality of Japanese railways is high.
Literally 'high freshness', used metaphorically for information that is current and relevant.
このデータは鮮度が高い。
This data is fresh (timely).
A noun meaning 'up-to-dateness' or 'currency', used in technical or business contexts.
情報の最新性を保つ。
Maintain the timeliness of information.