遅くとも
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Adverb formed from i-adjective 『遅い』 (osoi, 'late') → adverbial form 『遅く』 (osoku) + particle 『とも』 (tomo, 'even'). Used to indicate a maximum time limit.
Theme
Two coworkers, Ken and User, are planning a team meeting at their office in Tokyo. They need to decide on a deadline for submitting reports.
遅くとも
おそくとも
at the latest
Core Language Building BlocksAdverbs & Connectors
Memory Hook
Imagine being 'late' (遅くとも osokutomo sounds like 'oh-so-ku-toe-moe') — you promise to arrive 'at the latest' to avoid trouble. 'Late toe mo' → 遅くとも (osokutomo, 'at the latest').
Cultural Note
In Japanese business or social settings, 『遅くとも』 (osokutomo, 'at the latest') is often used to set deadlines politely, emphasizing punctuality and respect for others' time.
Forms
Base: 遅くともAdverb formed from i-adjective 『遅い』 (osoi, 'late') → adverbial form 『遅く』 (osoku) + particle 『とも』 (tomo, 'even'). Used to indicate a maximum time limit.