Jisho

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おく 遅れる
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Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
1. to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind schedule; to be overdue​usu. 遅れる
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
2. to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be behind (the times)​oft. 後れる
  • かのじょ彼女
  • は
  • べんきょう勉強
  • が
  • ひじょう非常に
  • おくれ後れている
    • 。
She's far behind in her studies.
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
3. to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death​oft. 後れる
Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
4. to be slow (of a clock or watch)​
Other forms
後れる 【おくれる】

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