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遅
Late, Slow
おく-れる (oku-reru), おそ-い (oso-i), おく-らす (oku-rasu)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
Japan's trains are famous for punctuality, so when one is even a few minutes 遅れる (late), it often becomes national news. Railway companies even issue delay certificates for commuters.
Memory Trick
Imagine arriving at the station just after your train leaves. You're too LATE and now have to wait.
Readings
Onyomi: チ (chi)
Kunyomi: おく-れる (oku-reru), おそ-い (oso-i), おく-らす (oku-rasu)
Example Words
遅れる
おくれる (okureru)
To be late
遅い
おそい (osoi)
Slow, Late
遅刻
ちこく (chikoku)
Being late
遅延
ちえん (chien)
Delay
Example Sentence
学校に 遅れないでください。
がっこうに おくれないでください。
gakkou ni okurenaide kudasai
Please don't be late for school.