WORD DETAIL
尚早
しょうそう
Examples
Included kanji
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
尚早is read asしょうそうand can mean “premature” or “too soon”, depending on context. - Basic usage: The examples show a conclusion judged premature and a decision to cancel considered too early.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Distinguishing senses and uses
- It means there is not yet enough time or evidence for a decision or action and most often appears as
尚早だ.
- It means there is not yet enough time or evidence for a decision or action and most often appears as

