十中八九彼は遅れるだろう。

十中八九彼は遅れるだろう。

In nine case out of ten he will be late.

十中八九(じゅっちゅうはっく)彼(かれ)は遅(おく)れるだろう。

Jutchūhakku kare wa okureru darou.

十中八九 (じっちゅうはっく、じゅっちゅうはっく)

8 or 9 cases out of ten; in all probability

彼 (かれ)

he; him; his; boyfriend

は (は)

topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis

遅れる (おくれる)

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

だ (だ)

be; is; indicates past or completed action; indicates light imperative

Readings: ジュウ、ジッ、ジュッ、とお、と

Meaning: ten

Readings: チュウ、なか、うち、あた.る

Meanings: in, inside, middle, mean, center

Readings: ハチ、や、や.つ、やっ.つ、よう

Meanings: eight, eight radical (no. 12)

Readings: キュウ、ク、ここの、ここの.つ

Meaning: nine

Readings: ヒ、かれ、かの、か.の

Meanings: he, that, the

Readings: チ、おく.れる、おく.らす、おそ.い

Meanings: slow, late, back, later