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[おく()·]
okure
noun

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okure

English Meaning(s) for 遅れ

noun
  1. delay; lag; postponement; falling behind

Definition and Synonyms for 遅れ

Holdup the act of delaying
Synonyms: もたもた, ディレイ, 延び延び, 延滞, 引き延ばし, 引き延ばす, 滞り, 滞る, 繰り延べ, 繰り延べる, 遅れ, 遅れる, 遅延, 遅滞, 預け, 預ける
Lag the act of slowing down or falling behind
Synonyms: 減速, 遅れ, 遅れる, 遅延, 遅滞
Holdup inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time
Synonyms: もたもた, ディレイ, 延び延び, 延滞, 引き延ばし, 引き延ばす, 滞り, 滞る, 繰り延べ, 繰り延べる, 遅れ, 遅れる, 遅延, 遅滞, 預け, 預ける

Meanings for each kanji in 遅れ

» slow; late; back; later

Categories 遅れ is a member of

Inactivity being inactive
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Holdup the act of delaying
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 遅れ

Sample Sentences for 遅れ

He put forward a plan for improving the rate of production.
I was impatient with fear of missing last train.
We have to catch up on our work as soon as possible.
His delay admits of no excuse.
The delay forced us to stay overnight in an expensive hotel.

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