遅れる
おくれる
okureru
JLPT N4verbVocabularyLevel 11 - JLPT N4
Quick answer
遅れる (おくれる (okureru)) means "to be late". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
to be late
Also : to be delayed · to be overdue
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Example Sentences
まいにち、遅れます。
まいにち、おくれます。
I like to be late.
私は遅れます。
わたしはおくれます。
I can be late.
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Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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