ておく手遅teokuれreて手teおくれokure
1.
The situation in which timely action or treatment is missed, resulting in an inability to achieve a positive outcome or recover from an issue, often used in contexts like medical emergencies or urgent matters.
2.
The condition of having missed the opportune moment to intervene effectively, leading to an irrevocable failure or deterioration, commonly reflected in scenarios where late recognition or response becomes futile.
3.
A state where necessary measures or assistance are delayed beyond the point of efficacy, suggesting that no further positive results can be expected due to the timeliness of the response.
Example:
手後れにならないうちに、必要な措置を取るべきです。