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N1 Adverb
今更now (after such a long time), at this late hour (i.e. it is too late for something), afresh, anew, again
Dictionary Definition
Adverb
1.
now (when it is already much too late), at this stage
Adverb
2.
afresh, anew, again
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今更 【いまさら】、今さら 【いまさら】
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今更ダイエットを始めても無駄だ。
Starting a diet now, after such a long time, is pointless. {now (after such a long time), at this late hour (i.e. it is too late for something), afresh, anew, again}
もう彼を十分注意したので今更注意はしません。
I have already warned him enough, so I won't warn him again, especially not now after such a long time. {now (after such a long time), at this late hour (i.e. it is too late for something), afresh, anew, again}
部長:「計画を変更したい?今更何を言っているんだ!」
Manager: "You want to change the plan? What are you saying at this late hour!" {now (after such a long time), at this late hour (i.e. it is too late for something), afresh, anew, again}
結婚三年目を迎えた節目に、今更ながら結婚指輪を買いました。
On the milestone of our third wedding anniversary, we bought a wedding ring, albeit now after such a long time. {now (after such a long time), at this late hour (i.e. it is too late for something), afresh, anew, again}
友達:「何?ごめんなさい?今更謝ってももう遅いよ。僕たちは絶交したんだ。」
Friend: "What? Sorry? It's too late to apologize now, after such a long time. We've ended our friendship." {now (after such a long time), at this late hour (i.e. it is too late for something), afresh, anew, again}
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