noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
late blooming; late flowering
Literal use for plants that bloom later than usual or later than others.
この桜は遅咲きで、四月の終わりに満開になる。
This cherry tree is a late bloomer, reaching full bloom at the end of April.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Figurative use for a person whose talent or success becomes apparent later than usual, such as an athlete or author.
彼は遅咲きの作家で、四十歳を過ぎてから注目された。
He is a late-blooming author who gained attention after turning forty.