After all this time with 今更

今更(いまさら) is used when something comes up later than it should have. It often carries a negative or regretful connotation, implying that the action or realization is too late to be meaningful or effective.

It is frequently used in situations where someone is pointing out the futility of doing something late, such as:

• Apologizing after the damage is done.
• Starting to study right before an exam.
• Bringing up an issue long after it could have been resolved.

Example Sentences

• 今更(いまさら)謝(あやま)っても遅(おそ)いよ。
  It’s too late to apologize now.

• 今更(いまさら)勉強(べんきょう)しても試験(しけん)には間(ま)に合(あ)わない。
  Even if you study now, you won’t make it in time for the exam.

• 今更(いまさら)そんなことを言(い)われても困(こま)る。
  It’s troublesome for you to say that now.

Further Reading

• いまさら｜日本語能力試験 (edewakaru.com)

Manga Examples

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It's too late to compliment my outfit with 今更

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