Definition: 意味
to be late
Learn Japanese vocabulary: 遅れる 【おくれる】(okureru).
Meaning: to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind schedule; to be overdue; to fall behind.
Type: Verb, Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
Level: JLPT N4 Vocabulary
遅れる - Example Sentences 例文
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Example #1
彼はいつも遅れる。
かれはいつもおくれる。
kare wa itsumo okureru.
He's always late.
Example #2
私は仕事に遅れるでしょう。
わたしはしごとにおくれるでしょう。
watashi wa shigoto ni okureru deshou.
I am going to be late for work.
Example #3
あなたはなぜ遅れるのですか。
あなたはなぜおくれるのですか。
anata wa naze okureru no desuka.
Why are you late?
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