Japanese Word · Intermediate
先延ばし
procrastination, putting off
Pronunciation: [sa̠kʲino̞ba̠ɕi]
Meaning
procrastination, putting off
Example
だが、いつまでも先延ばしにしたところで問題は解消しない。
But endless delay won’t make the problem go away.
Practice tips
- Practice 先延ばし 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.