遅い

Slow in speed or late in time.

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Other forms

遅かった plain past

遅くない plain negative

遅くて te-form

遅く adverb form

1 I-adjective

Slow

Describes a physical speed, progress, or reaction time that falls below the average or expected rate.

Example

彼は歩くのが遅い。

He is a slow walker.

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2 I-adjective

Late

Indicates that a specific time is advanced into the day or night, or that an arrival is behind schedule.

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遅い

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Slow in speed or late in time.

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