遅れる

後れる

Reading

Kana: おくれる
Romaji: okureru
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Definition

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to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind schedule; to be overdue

See also: 遅刻

Kanji

Readings: チ、 おく.れる、 おく.らす、 おそ.い
Meanings: slow, late, back, later
Readings: ゴ、 コウ、 のち、 うし.ろ、 うしろ、 あと、 おく.れる
Meanings: behind, back, later

Example Sentences

(おく)れるな。
➥We must not be late.
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(おく)れたかな?
➥I'm late, aren't I?
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なぜ(おく)れたの?
➥Why were you late?
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(おく)れるなよ。
➥Don't be late.
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(おく)れてごめん。
➥I'm sorry I'm late.
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(にち)(おく)れます。
➥We are gaining a day.
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