Japanese Word · Intermediate
遅かれ早かれ
sooner or later
Pronunciation: [o̞so̞ka̠ɾe̞ ha̠ja̠ka̠ɾe̞]
Meaning
sooner or later
Example
遅かれ早かれいずれはここも枯れ果てましょう ですから 今のうちにサスティナブルな利益 それを追求すべきです
Sooner or later, this place'll dry up, too, so We had best pursue sustainable profits while we still can
Practice tips
- Practice 遅かれ早かれ out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.