Practice JLPTMeaning
今更 (いまさら, imasara) is a JLPT N1 adverb meaning “now, at this late hour”.
Kanji in this word
Example sentences 12
今更 後悔しても、もう 遅いよ。
It's too late to regret it now.
今更後悔しても仕方がない。
It is useless now to regret what you have done.
今更何を隠すことがあるだろう（か）。
What is there to hide now!
今更契約を解消するわけにはいかない。
It is too late to cancel the contract.
この問題を今更議論したところで無意味でしょう。
It would be meaningless to discuss this issue now.
今更ですが、「明けましておめでとうございます」。
I'm afraid it is too late, but let me wish you a Happy New Year.
喜んでプロジェクトに加わりたいと言った手前、今更断れないよ。
Because I told them that I would participate in the project with great pleasure, I can't decline now.
卒業してから二十年だが今更ながら母校の教育の質のよさが分かってきた。
It's been 20 years since I graduated, but now (too late) l've finally come to appreciate the educational quality of my alma mater.
この話は二年も前に話し合ったじゃないか。なんで、今更同じ話を持ち出すんだ。
Didn't we discuss this issue two years back? How come you are bringing it up after such a long time?
あなたはあの男とはきっぱり別わかれたはずなのに、今更なんで会おうとしているの。
I thought you had broken up with that guy. Why in the world are you still trying to see him?
今日の講師は皆さんよくご存じの方ですから、今更ご紹介する必要はないとは思いますが…。
All of you know today's lecturer very well, so I believe it is not necessary to introduce him now, but . . .
今更 申すまでもありませんが、山中先生はこの 分野では 指導的な立場にあるお 方です。
Needless to say at this point in time, Professor Yamanaka is a leading figure in this field.