遅らす
おくらす
okurasu
JLPT N1verbVocabularyLevel 82 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
遅らす (おくらす (okurasu)) means "to delay". It is read おくらす (okurasu). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
to delay
Also : to retard · to postpone · to slow down
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Example Sentences
病気は治療を遅らすべきではない。
びょうきはちりょうをおくらすべきではない。
One should not delay treatment of illness.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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