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“Delayed ignition” in Japanese

Short answer
遅発 chihatsu ちはつ

Delayed ignition in Japanese is “遅発” (chihatsu). Full meaning: delayed departure, delayed start, leaving behind schedule; delayed onset, late onset; delayed ignition, delayed detonation.

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