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Kotomora

行いき遅おくれ

also: ゆきおくれ

Meanings

1

noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

woman who missed the chance to marry (due to age)

Refers to a woman who is considered past the typical marriageable age and remains unmarried. Often carries a somewhat old-fashioned or critical nuance; modern usage may be seen as insensitive.

See also: 嫁に行き遅れる