- to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind schedule; to be overdueusu. 遅れる
- to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be behind (the times)oft. 後れる
- to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in deathoft. 後れる
- to be slow (of a clock or watch)
Ichidan verb; intransitive verb
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- to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind schedule; to be overdue
- to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be behind (the times)
- to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
- to be slow (of a clock or watch)
This usage refers to being late for an appointment, a meeting, or any scheduled event.
This usage is about not keeping up with the pace in activities like sports, academics, or societal developments.
This usage conveys the meaning of being bereaved or losing someone before oneself.
This usage indicates that a clock or watch is running slow and not keeping accurate time.
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To be late or delayed, often used in the context of arriving after the expected time.
To make something earlier; to hasten or speed up an action or event.
Refers specifically to being late, especially for appointments or scheduled events.
To lead or precede, often used in the context of being ahead of others.
Refers to delay or hindrance, often in a context of processes or activities.
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Delivery of the materials took two whole months so it will be late for the 12th of December.
Or rather it seems, Kensuke arrived at the studio at the same that I and the other two were still coming.
"Eh? Where's Keiko?" "Said she's got a parent and child meeting so she'll be late."