N5
おくれます (okuremasu)
遅れます
to be late, to be delayed
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Verb, polite form. Used when arriving after the scheduled time or when something is behind schedule. Often used with に. The dictionary form is 遅れる (okureru).
📝 Example Sentences
電車が遅れて、会社に遅れました。
The train was delayed, so I was late for work.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "遅れます"!
ごめんなさい、会議に_______。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 謝罪の言葉と共に「会議に遅れる」のが自然な表現です。
English: It's natural to say '遅れます' (okuremasu) to apologize for 'being late for a meeting'.
English: It's natural to say '遅れます' (okuremasu) to apologize for 'being late for a meeting'.
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