This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

遅れる

後れる

Reading

Kana: おくれる
Romaji: okureru
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Romaji

Definition

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

See also: 遅刻

Kanji

Readings: チ、 おく.れる、 おく.らす、 おそ.い
Meanings: slow, late, back, later
Readings: ゴ、 コウ、 のち、 うし.ろ、 うしろ、 あと、 おく.れる
Meanings: behind, back, later

Example Sentences

(おく)れるな。
➥We must not be late.
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(おく)れたかな?
➥I'm late, aren't I?
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なぜ(おく)れたの?
➥Why were you late?
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(おく)れるなよ。
➥Don't be late.
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(おく)れてごめん。
➥I'm sorry I'm late.
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(にち)(おく)れます。
➥We are gaining a day.
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