뒤늦은 후회

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"뒤늦은 후회" is a Korean phrase that translates to "belated regret" or "regret that comes too late" in English. It signifies the feeling of remorse or sorrow one experiences after realizing a mistake or missed opportunity, when it's often too late to change the outcome.

Here's a breakdown of the phrase and its meaning:

• 뒤늦은 (dwineujeun): This part means "belated," "late," or "behindhand."
• 후회 (huhoe): This part means "regret," "remorse," or "repentance."

• A common expression: It's a frequently used phrase to express the feeling of wishing one had done things differently in the past.
• Song title: It's also the title of a song by the Korean sibling duo, Hyeon-i and Deok-i (현이와 덕이), released in 1980. The song is on their second album.
• A Deeper Meaning: One source explains that regret implies you have become a better person than you were in the past. It shows you have made realizations.
• Example sentence: "어머니께서 돌아가시고 나는 진작 효도를 하지 못한 것을 뒤늦게 후회했다." This sentence translates to: "After my mother passed away, I belatedly regretted not having been filial to her sooner."

• 후회되다 (huhoedweda): "To regret" or "to feel remorse."
• 뒤늦게 (dwineujge): "Belatedly", "behindhand".