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遅れる
okureru
Description
「遅れる」は、決まった時間や約束に間に合わないという意味です。
"遅れる" means to not be on time for a set time or appointment.
電車やバスが予定より遅くなるときにも使います。
It is also used when trains or buses are later than scheduled.
Meanings
遅れるokureru
to be late; to not make it in time
電車で学校に遅れました。
I was late to school by train.
遅れるokureru
to fall behind; to lag behind
勉強がみんなより遅れています。
My studies are behind everyone else's.
遅れるokureru
to be slow (of a clock)
この時計は五分遅れています。
This clock is five minutes slow.
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Notes
- Nuance
遅れる is intransitive (something is late); 遅らせる is transitive (to delay something).
- Etymology
from the adjective 遅い (osoi, slow/late) sharing the character 遅.
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