時期尚早
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Meanings
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na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
premature; too early
Used to say that an action or decision is being taken before the appropriate time; often implies that waiting would be wiser. Common in formal or written contexts.
Many were of the opinion that the plan was premature.
You should avoid making a premature judgment.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉は時期尚早だit is premature to do/decide X
It's still too early to carry out this plan.
- 〈事〉を時期尚早と判断するto judge that something is premature
The committee judged that submitting the bill was premature.
- 時期尚早の感があるto have a feeling that something is (still) premature
There's a sense that fully adopting the new technology is still premature.