Translation guide
Describes something not regulated, restrained, or managed, often implying chaos or spontaneity.
Describing a situation, behavior, or phenomenon that is not controlled or restrained.
Literally 'uncontrollable', used for machines, systems, or situations that cannot be controlled.
その機械は制御不能になった。
The machine became uncontrolled.
Implies leaving something unchecked or letting it run wild, often with a negative connotation.
子供たちが野放しになっている。
The children are running around uncontrolled.
Means 'unmanageable' or 'out of hand', used for people or situations that are too difficult to control.
彼の怒りは手に負えなかった。
His anger was uncontrolled.
Means 'disorderly' or 'chaotic', emphasizing lack of order rather than active control.
無秩序な群衆が通りに溢れた。
An uncontrolled crowd flooded the streets.
Describing an action or reaction that happens without deliberate control.
Means 'reflexive' or 'involuntary', used for physical or instinctive reactions.
彼は反射的に手を引っ込めた。
He pulled his hand back in an uncontrolled reflex.
Adverb meaning 'unintentionally' or 'without thinking', often used for spontaneous actions.
Means 'unable to suppress', used for emotions or urges that burst out.
抑えきれない怒りが湧き上がった。
Uncontrolled anger welled up.
Describing a system, market, or activity that operates without external control or restrictions.
Directly means 'unregulated', used for markets, industries, or activities.
この市場は規制されていない。
This market is uncontrolled.
Means 'laissez-faire', implying a hands-off approach, often in economic contexts.
自由放任政策が採用された。
An uncontrolled policy was adopted.
Directly translating 'uncontrolled' as 非制御 (hiseigyo) is not natural. Use context-appropriate expressions like 制御不能 for machines or 手に負えない for behavior.
制御不能 is for systems, machines, or abstract things that cannot be controlled. 手に負えない is for people, animals, or situations that are too difficult to handle.
思わず笑ってしまった。
I laughed uncontrollably.