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今更

「いまさら」

at this late stage; now, after all this time

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Adverb

Too Late Now" / "At This Point

Indicates that an action, statement, or realization has occurred too late to be useful or appropriate.

Example

試験 は 明日 なのに 、 今更 勉強 を 始め て も 意味 が ない よ 。

The exam is tomorrow; there's no point in starting to study at this late stage.

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今更 (いまさら)
いまさら
at this late stage; now, after all this time
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