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sooner or later; eventually; inevitably
An expression meaning that something will happen eventually regardless of timing. Implies inevitability — whether it happens early or late, the outcome is certain.
遅かれ早かれ分かることだ。
It's something that will come to light sooner or later.
遅かれ早かれ is a set expression meaning "sooner or later" — something will inevitably happen regardless of timing.
Common patterns
Uses the classical concessive adjective form かれ. Literally: "be it late, be it early."
Usage
Typically placed at the beginning of a clause or sentence, followed by a statement about an inevitable outcome.
Related words
多かれ少なかれ: more or less, to some degree (same classical かれ pattern)
Similar words
Related Words
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いずれ (eventually, someday)
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結局 (in the end, after all)
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早晩 (sooner or later)