Vocabulary
What does 遅れ (おくれ, okure) mean?
遅れ (おくれ, okure) means delay, lateness.
Quick facts| Reading | おくれ |
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| Romaji | okure |
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| Part of speech | noun |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N3 |
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N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonokure
delay, lateness
- 1noun delay; lag; falling behind
- 2noun suffix falling behind in; lagging behind in
Example sentences
工事の遅れが心配です。
I'm worried about the delay in construction.
電車の遅れで会議に間に合いません。
Because the train was delayed, I won't make it to the meeting in time.
