delayed mental development; cognitive delay; late-developing intelligence
Refers to a person whose intellectual growth or understanding comes later than usual. Often used in developmental or educational contexts.
hindsight; wisdom after the event
Used when someone realizes something only after it has happened, often with a nuance of regret or belated understanding. Compare with 後知恵 (あとぢえ), which is more common for this meaning.
See also: 後知恵
He was a late bloomer intellectually and suddenly improved after entering elementary school.
For a child with delayed mental development, it's important to watch over them patiently without rushing.
Thinking about safety measures only after an accident has occurred is a perfect example of hindsight.
Instead of regretting with hindsight, let's prepare thoroughly in advance.
More common for 'hindsight'; 遅知恵 can also mean 'delayed mental development', which 後知恵 does not.
Standard kanji spelling.
Variant using 智慧; less common.
Compound of 遅 (late) and 知恵 (wisdom/intelligence). The exact historical derivation is uncertain.