noun
late-growing rice
Only when written 晩稲
Agricultural term for rice that matures later in the season. Typically written as 晩稲.
この地域では晩稲の栽培が盛んです。
Late-growing rice is widely cultivated in this region.
noun
late-ripening crops; late-blooming flowers
Only when written 晩生
General term for plants that ripen or bloom later than usual. Often written as 晩生.
今年は寒かったので、晩生の桃がまだ実をつけています。
Because it was cold this year, the late-ripening peaches are still bearing fruit.
晩生の桜がようやく咲き始めた。
The late-blooming cherry blossoms have finally started to bloom.
noun
late bloomer; late developer
Only when written 奥手 / 晩熟
Refers to a person who matures physically, emotionally, or socially later than peers. Commonly used for children reaching puberty late, but also for anyone who achieves success or shows talent later in life. Antonym: 早熟 (そうじゅく).
Antonyms: 早稲
彼は奥手で、中学生になっても身長が伸びなかった。
He was a late bloomer and didn't grow taller even in junior high school.
恋愛に関してはかなり奥
When it comes to romance, he's quite a late bloomer.
Specifically for late-growing rice; rarely used outside agricultural contexts.
Alternate spelling for 'late bloomer'; less common than 奥手.
Compound of 奥 (oku, 'deep, late') and 手 (te, 'hand, type'). The agricultural senses are older; the 'late bloomer' meaning is a figurative extension. The kanji 晩 (late) and 生 (life, growth) directly express the meaning for crops, while 奥手 and 晩熟 are used for people.