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“Late developer” in Japanese

Short answer
奥手 okute おくて

Late developer in Japanese is “奥手” (okute). Full meaning: late-growing rice; late-ripening crops, late-blooming flowers; late developer (e.g. child who reaches puberty late), late bloomer.

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