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手遅れ (teokure)
手遅れ
romaji: teokurebeing (too) late
手遅れ
Quick Meaning
手遅れ means "being (too) late".
Reading
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- Romaji: teokure
Study Flow
First read 手遅れ aloud, then connect the sound "teokure" with the meaning "being (too) late".
Recall Practice
- Cover the English and say the meaning of 手遅れ.
- Cover the Japanese and write the word for "being (too) late".
- Say the romaji aloud: teokure.
Mini Sentence Drill
Write one short sentence using 手遅れ. Keep the sentence simple, then upgrade it with a time word or place word.
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