遅れる

おくれる

To be late, to fall behind

N4verb·okureru

How to remember it

追 (o) chased but couldn't catch up, so you end up late.

Example sentences

  • 電車が遅れました。

    でんしゃがおくれました。

    The train was late.

  • 彼は約束の時間に遅れた。

    かれはやくそくのじかんにおくれた。

    He was late for the appointment.

Usage

Intransitive; use に for what you're late for.

Related words

遅い遅刻予定

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