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[おく()·]
okure
noun

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okure

English Meaning(s) for 後れ

noun
  1. delay; lag; postponement; falling behind

Definition and Synonyms for 後れ

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 後れ

» behind; back; later

Categories 後れ is a member of

Inactivity being inactive
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Holdup the act of delaying
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Sample Sentences for 後れ

Don't fall behind other companies!
He tries to keep abreast of his classmates.
He tries to keep up with his classmates.
He tries to make sure he doesn't fall behind his classmates.
I must study hard in order to keep up with him.

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