expression
great talents mature late
A yojijukugo proverb meaning that truly capable people often take time to develop and achieve success later in life. Used to encourage patience with oneself or others.
彼は若い頃は目立たなかったが、大器晩成で今や世界的な研究者だ。
He didn't stand out when he was young, but great talents mature late, and now he is a world-class researcher.
大器晩成というから、焦らずに努力を続けよう。
They say great talents mature late, so let's keep working hard without rushing.