noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
starting late; late departure; second to market
Used for trains, buses, flights, product launches, or market entry that happens later than scheduled or later than competitors. Often contrasted with 先発 (early departure / first to market).
See also: 先発
台風の影響で、後発の新幹線はすべて運休になった。
Due to the typhoon, all later-departing Shinkansen trains were canceled.
We entered this market late, but we are increasing our share with our unique technology.