Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 遅れ(おくれ) in Japanese

遅れ, 後れ
JLPT 1
Kana Reading
おくれ
Romaji
okure
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    delay; lag; postponement; falling behind
    Example sentence
    列車遅れ見込んでおかないといけない。 We have to allow for the delay of the train.

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Kanji in this word

JLPT 3

12 strokes

slow, late, back, later

On'Yomi: チ

Kun'Yomi: おく.れる, おく.らす, おそ.い

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JLPT 5

9 strokes

behind, back, later

On'Yomi: ゴ, コウ

Kun'Yomi: のち, うし.ろ, うしろ, あと, おく.れる

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