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遅れる

おくれる

to be late

Pronunciation

Definitions

MM - #1430 Common N4
Ichidan verb, intransitive verb

1. To be late; To be delayed; To fall behind schedule; To be overdue

2. To fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); To lag behind; To be behind (the times)

3. To be bereaved of; To be preceded by (someone) in death

4. To be slow (of a clock or watch)

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MM - #1430 Common N4

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