今更ながら
Reading: いまさらながら
Meaning: now that it's too late, at this late stage, belatedly
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Example Sentence
今更ながら 彼 の 気持ち が 分かった
Now that it's too late, I understand his feelings.
Usage Notes
Used to express the realization that something should have been done or understood earlier, but it's too late now. Often conveys a sense of regret or irony.
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