手遅れ

ておくれ

being too late; losing one's final chance

JLPT N1 Common word Also written 手後れ、手おくれ

Meanings

  1. Noun

    being too late; losing one's final chance

Example sentences

  • 手遅ておくれだね。

    It's too late.

  • もう手遅ておくれだ。

    The damage is done.

  • 手遅ておくれですか?

    Is it too late?

  • もう手遅ておくれだよ。

    It is already too late.

  • まだ手遅ておくれではない。

    It's not too late.

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