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.
His advice was very timely.
A formal phrase meaning 'well-timed' or 'opportune', often used in writing or speeches.
That was a well-timed remark.
A casual phrase meaning 'good timing', used in everyday conversation.
Good timing, I just finished.
A formal noun meaning 'timely' or 'appropriate time', used in business or official contexts.
A timely response is required.
Describing the quality of being on time, not late.
A noun meaning 'punctuality' or 'strict observance of time', often used in rules or schedules.
Please be punctual.
An adverb/noun meaning 'on time' or 'punctually', used in daily life.
A technical term for 'punctuality' or 'regularity', often used in transportation contexts.
Describing information or news that is up-to-date or not outdated.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.
Timeliness is important for this news.
Literally 'high freshness', used metaphorically for information that is current and relevant.
This data is fresh (timely).
A noun meaning 'up-to-dateness' or 'currency', used in technical or business contexts.
Maintain the timeliness of information.
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.
a timely topic
a timely measure
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.
The train came on time.
日本の鉄道の定時性は高い。
The punctuality of Japanese railways is high.