N4
おくれる (okureru)
遅れる
to be late, to be delayed
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Intransitive verb. Used when a person or thing is behind schedule or arrives after the set time. Can also describe a delay in progress.
📝 Example Sentences
電車が10分遅れています。
The train is 10 minutes late.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "遅れる"!
道が混んでいたので、約束の時間に_______しまいました。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「〜てしまう」は残念な気持ちや不本意な結果を表す表現です。
English: 「〜てしまう」expresses a feeling of regret or an unintended outcome.
English: 「〜てしまう」expresses a feeling of regret or an unintended outcome.
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