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TOPIK 6noun

만시지탄

mansijitan

만시지탄이 · 만시지탄을

regret that it is too late, a belated lament

Example

지금 대책을 세워도 만시지탄이라는 비판이 있어요.

Critics say that even if measures are taken now, it's too little, too late.

Word parts

만 late시 time지 of탄 lament

Literally 'a sigh over the lateness of the hour'.

Good to know

Pattern: 만시지탄의 감이 있다 'it feels belated', common in editorials.