hitoashi osoku
1. Too late; A step behind
Adjective
1. Too late; A step behind
1. slow
2. late
3. too late
1. to be late; to be delayed
2. to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind
+ 2 additional meanings1. delay; lag
1. to get a late start
1. being too late; losing one's final chance
1. to miss (a train, bus, etc.)
2. to fail to keep up with (e.g. the times); to be left behind by
1. a step
2. short distance; short time
1. a pair (of shoes or socks)
1. to delay; to postpone