Frequency rank: 10,718. – 10,738.
- lateness; tardiness; arriving late
noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; intransitive verb
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- lateness; tardiness; arriving late
This term is used to describe the act of being late, typically in relation to appointments, classes, or social events.
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Whoa, if we keep chatting, despite actually arriving early, we'll end up late!
Oooh, get a move on. We'll end up late! Come on, I'll tie your shoelaces for you.
Oh no! I'm late again!! I'm going to get the nickname 'King of Late arrival'.
"You mustn't be late, OK?" "But if the teacher's late too it doesn't count, right?"
Today's a school day. I'd better make sure not to be late.
As is usual with him Mike was late for the meeting this afternoon.
If you should be late again, you'll lose your job.