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遅れる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 遅れる.
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Entry
1
Usu. 遅れる
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind schedule; to be overdue
Examples
アンディはけっしてデートにおくれたことはない。
Andy is never late for a date.
2
Oft. 後れる
to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be behind (the times)
Examples
彼女は勉強が非常に後れている。
She's far behind in her studies.
3
Oft. 後れる
to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
4
to be slow (of a clock or watch)
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