Meaning of 遅い in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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遅い, 鈍い, 晩い, 遲いJLPT 5
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Kana Readingおそい
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Romajiosoi
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- adjective (keiyoushi)
- Meaning
- slow
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- late (e.g. "late at night")
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- too late
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- dull; stupid
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Example Sentences
遅い, 鈍い, 晩い, 遲い, おそい used in context
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「少しうちに寄っていかない？」「いいの？」「うち共働きで親は遅いの」
Want to drop round my place? "Can I?" "My parents come home late as they both work."
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先週あたりも誘ってくれていたが、夜が遅いので、泣く泣く断った。
I was invited last week as well, but it was late so I regretfully turned them down.
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You're pretty late to have just gone shopping. Have you been making out someplace?
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「おはようございます。今日は遅かったですね」「うん。ちょっと手間取っちゃって」
Good morning. You're a bit late today aren't you? "Yes, I ran into a bit of trouble."
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You're late! Sheesh, dilly-dally dilly-dally ...
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I've never stayed out this late walking before!
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