Keyword
slow
Info
FrequencyTop 500-600
Type
Jōyō 
?
Shinjitai ?
KankenLevel 4
Heisig1148
Old form遲
Readings
おそ
(54%)
おく
(36%)
ち
(9%)
Composed of
corpse with a flag
sheep
road
Used in vocabulary (172 in total)
slow; late; too late
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
lateness; tardiness; arriving late
Examples (200 in total)
However, no matter what I said or thought, it was already too late.
But it was already too late.
It seems we were just a little late.
It is not too late to get it after that.
Everyone, you're moving too slowly.
I hurriedly covered my mouth, but it was too late.
But it's not too late, even starting now.
That is quite a late arrival.
I regretted it, but it was already too late.
Excuse me, I apologize for the late introduction.
It seems we are a little late.
As a result, it is unknown to what extent there was a delay.
I'll go, all right, but I'll be a little late.
If you don't get up, won't you be late for class?
Please tell me why you were late.
I wonder if I'm late.
It's gotten quite late, hasn't it.
I apologize for the late report.
I'm too slow to put my hands out and go face-first into the stairs.
Listen, don't you ever be late again, okay?
This is the reason I am late.
If I don't get up early, I'll be late for club activities!
It might end up being late.
He is sometimes late for school.
The response was delayed.
Hello, I wonder if I'm a little late?
Sorry I'm late. You see, the train stopped.
Sorry I'm late. You see, the trains had stopped.
It's quite a late hour, isn't it?
You were incredibly late today.
This time, the twins appear late.
Because it was already pretty late.
Tch, it got later than I thought.
I rushed out after barely finishing breakfast, but it was a little later than the usual time.
You always come home late.
Skin regeneration is also delayed, you know.
Our computer is so slow, it's a real pain.
I apologize for the delay in detecting the crisis.
You're getting to school awfully late today.
I'm already late today anyway.
He has never once been late.
She brought up my being late and criticized me for it.
If you don't hurry, you'll be late.
I was late myself, but what does it mean to be even later than that?
I got held up by a friend on the way and was late.
If you try hard, you might still be able to avoid being late.
Wishing it wouldn't end just yet, I slow my steps even more.
You're always late, and you have the nerve to say that?
If I may say so despite the rudeness, it was actually a bit late.
The plane was delayed because of engine trouble.
How do you manage to be late every single time? In a way, I'm amazed.
I can't keep up with the topic that was suddenly brought up, so my reaction is slow.
The train was late, and I missed my connection.
It is too late to realize now that I was set up.
It's late already, so be quiet.
If I'm out too late, my family will get angry at me.
This will allow me to avoid being late.
But now, it is all too late.
But it is already too late.
But by the time I noticed, it was already too late.
Unfortunately, it is too late to say it now.
I'm truly sorry for being late.
The more the response is delayed, the more public dissatisfaction accumulates.
I'm sorry for being late because work dragged on.
There are no people in sight at the station, and because it is late, I feel forlorn.
The wound is slow to heal.
The execution of the budget is behind schedule.
The execution of the budget also seems likely to be delayed.
I'd like to join later if possible, but I'll probably be late.
Welcome home. You must be tired after working so late.
Where are you going this late?
Where on earth have you been wandering around until this late?!
So that's why you were editing until late.
Moreover, I have started forcing myself to stay up late.
You stay up late at night, don't you?
Sorry for intruding so late.
She was born to them late in life, so she must be all the more precious to them.
You must not stay late.
It's too late to say such things now.
Garbage collection was delayed because of the snow.
I stopped off at a bookstore on the way home and ended up late.
It is certainly late already, so I am grateful that you are willing to let me stay over.
The celebratory mood will likely spread to the regions as well, albeit with a delay.
Overslept and was late? LOL.
You shouldn't play too late at night, okay?
I'm sorry for bothering you at such a late hour.
It is fine even if it is late at night.
Because of my duties, I often get home late at night.
With this, there shouldn't be much of a delay.
Even so, there is a delay.
You're not falling behind in your studies?
I'm worried about falling behind in my studies.
I won't fall behind when it comes to speed!
Delays are not allowed!
However, it was all too late.
It was already too late for everything.
I noticed that too late.
We received a notification that the bereaved family will arrive here late tonight.
Oh no, I missed the train again!
If we don't hurry, we'll miss the last train.
The vegetables are growing slowly because they don't get much sun.
It is true that if you keep wrapping the bandage on indefinitely, the healing of the wound will be slow.
Sorry for the wait, I'm a little late.
It seems as if the pace of time has slowed down.
I thought, 'Oh no,' but it was already too late.
He is always late.
That's why I was late.
Is that why you were late?
That is because I got up late.
Since it's already late, I'll go home.
Please be quiet. It's late already.
It's late.
It's late, so go to bed.
It's late. Go home.
I'm a slow learner.
He usually comes home late.
She got up late.
Hurry up. It's late.
I woke up late yesterday.
I usually get up late.
I walk very slowly.
I walk slowly.
I always get up late.
It was late, so I went home.
It's getting late, so I'm going home.
Sorry, I'm late.
The boy who lives next door often comes home late.
Are you going to be late today?
If I'm late, I'll call.
They're late, as usual.
She apologized to his father for coming home late.
Your replies have been slow lately. Have you been busy?
He's always late to class.
Tell me the reason why you were late for school.
You are always late.
On a rainy morning he left his house early so as to be in time for school.
Why are you always late for school?
I bet he arrives late – he always does.
This is why I was late for school.
This is the reason why I came late.
Sorry, I'm probably going to be about 20 minutes late.
That's the reason she's late.
If we don't leave soon, we'll be late.
Why are you always late?
Why are you late?
I might be late.
If I'm late, don't wait for me.
It's behind schedule.
Don't be late for work.
Work is behind schedule.
Can you explain why you were late?
Like you, I was also late for school yesterday.
You may be late for school.
You got here late, didn't you?
You won't be late, will you?
The number of students who were late for school was much smaller than I had expected.
I'll be late for school!
I might be a bit late.
Try to keep up with him.
I warned him not to be late.
He arrived late as usual.
He came late as usual.
He is always late for school.
He's always late for class.
He doesn't always come late.
He will doubtless be late.
What reason did he give for being so late?
He's often late for work.
He often comes late to school.
He came to school very late.
He was late because of the snow.
He turned up 30 minutes late.
Their late arrival was owing to the rain.
They could reach there without delay.
I think that they will be late.
She is never late for school.
She didn't mention the reason for being late.
She is often late for school on a rainy day.
If you don't hurry, you'll be late.
Unless you hurry, you'll be late for school.
Hurry up, or you will be late for school.
Hurry up. You'll be late for school.
We demanded that he explain to us why he was late.
If we don't hurry, we'll be late.
If you don't eat fast, you'll be late for school.
I just wanted to let you know I'll be late tomorrow morning.
Don't be late for school tomorrow.
I promise I won't be late tomorrow.
I was late for school yesterday.
In case I am late, you don't have to wait for me.
Chances are that I will be late for work.
I apologized for having been late for school.
I don't know why he was late.
We may be late for school.
We arrived a little late.
Are we going to be late?
I'm sorry for the delay in responding.
I'm sorry for the late response.
Please pardon me for coming late.
I'll be there, although I may be late.