遅おそまきながら

expression

belatedly; though a little late

A set phrase used to acknowledge that one is doing something later than expected or appropriate, often with a sense of apology or self-deprecation. Similar to 遅ればせながら, but slightly more casual and less formal.

See also: 遅ればせながら

• 遅おそまきながら、新しん年ねんのご挨あい拶さつを申もうし上あげます。

  Belatedly, I wish you a Happy New Year.

• 遅おそまきながら、彼かれもダイエットを始はじめた。

  Though a little late, he also started a diet.