晩成

ばんせい
Frequency:
1

Late development or late success — when someone or something achieves results or shows talent later in life.

NounIrregular VerbIntransitive VerbNoun Taking 'の'

Examples

彼は学生時代は地味だったが、作家として晩成を遂げた。

He was unremarkable as a student, but became a successful writer later in life.

この企業は設立当初は苦労したが、晩成型で大きく成長した。

This company struggled at first but, as a late bloomer, grew substantially.

晩成する人もいれば、早くから才能を発揮する人もいる。

Some people bloom late, while others show talent early on.