JLPT N3 Intermediate
遅れ
A delay, lag, or the state of being behind.
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Other forms
遅れる verb form
後れ alternative kanji
Noun
Delay" / "Lateness" / "Falling Behind
Refers to a lag in progress or a specific amount of lost time relative to a schedule or standard.
Example
電車 の 遅れ で 、 会議 に 間に合わなかった 。
Due to the train delay, I didn't make it to the meeting in time.
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