遅れる

おくれる

Readings

おくれる

Meanings

1.
v1, vito be late; to be delayed; to fall behind schedule; to be overdue
2.
v1, vito fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be behind (the times)
3.
v1, vito be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
4.
v1, vito be slow (of a clock or watch)

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N412 strokesGrade 8

アンディはけっしてデートにおくれたことはない。

Andy is never late for a date.

彼女は勉強が非常に後れている。

She's far behind in her studies.

Context: 遅れる (おくれる)

Current word

遅れるおくれる

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

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