Moto 遅れる (おくれる)to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind schedule
- to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind scheduleIchidan verb, intransitive verb
- to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be behind (the times)Ichidan verb, intransitive verb
- to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in deathIchidan verb, intransitive verb
- to be slow (of a clock or watch)Ichidan verb, intransitive verb
Kanji in 遅れる
Words that share its kanji
- 遅れおくれdelay; lag
- 遅延ちえんdelay; latency
- 遅いおそいslow; time-consuming
- 出遅れるでおくれるto get a late start
- 遅々ちちslow; lagging
- 乗り遅れるのりおくれるto miss (a train, bus, etc.)
- 手遅れておくれbeing too late; losing one's final chance
- 知恵遅れちえおくれmental retardation
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