遅れる
おくれる
okureru
verbVocabularyLevel 11 - JLPT N4

Quick answer

遅れる (おくれる (okureru)) means "to be late". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

to be late

Also : to be delayed · to be overdue

Example Sentences

まいにち、遅れます。

まいにち、おくれます。

I like to be late.

私は遅れます。

わたしはおくれます。

I can be late.

Kanji in this word

遅
Slow
Kunおく.れる、おく.らす、おそ.い
Onち
JLPT N3

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