おく 遅れ Common word JLPT N1 Show 1 collocation 後れを取る - to fall behind LinksSentence search for 遅れSentence search for おくれSentence search for 後れKanji details for 遅Edit in JMdict Noun1. delay; lag; postponement; falling behindOther forms後れ 【おくれ】 Discussions Log in to talk about this word.