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遅れ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 遅れ

後れ
くれ
Noun
Freq #7929
1

delay; lag; postponement; falling behind

Examples
私達は多少の遅れを考慮に入れなければいけません。
We must allow for some delays.

Kanji in this Word

11 strokes
Frequency: 833
JLPT N2
Grade 8

Meanings

slow
late
back
later

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おく.れる
おく.らす
おそ.い
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
9 strokes
Frequency: 26
JLPT N4
Grade 2

Meanings

behind
back
later

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
のち
うし.ろ
うしろ
あと
おく.れる
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
こし
しい
しり
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