What does the TOEIC word "late" mean?

The TOEIC word "late" (adjective/adverb (形容詞/副詞)) means "遅い、遅れて" in Japanese, widely used in business contexts.

Can you give a business example for "late"?

Yes, a typical business example is: "The train was ten minutes late." which translates to "電車は10分遅れました。".

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adjective/adverb (形容詞/副詞)

late

💡 Usage & Nuance: 会議への遅刻、締め切りの遅延、交通機関の遅れなど、時間に関する問題を示す文脈（Part 3, 4, 7）で頻出します。

tardy

behind schedule

delayed

The train was ten minutes late.

電車は10分遅れました。

Verify your vocabulary strength for "late"

I apologize for being _______ for the meeting. The traffic was terrible.

🎉 正解 / Correct!

解説: 交通渋滞により会議に「遅れた」ことを謝罪するのが自然です。
English: The phrase 'traffic was terrible' indicates a reason for being 'late' for the meeting.

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