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Nihongo Dojo — N3 → N2

Kanji

N2

Meaningsslow, late, back, later
On'yomi
Kun'yomiおく、おく、おそ
Strokes12
Radical

手書きメモYour own note

Late; delayed; slow

チ (chi)

Compounds

  • lateness, tardiness

  • delay, postponement, lateness

  • to be late, fall behind

Example sentences

  • There was a delay due to unavoidable circumstances.

  • Not only are deliveries late, but quality has also declined.

  • Not only are they missing deadlines, but their reports are also delayed.

  • A slight delay is expected.

  • What keeps you up so late?

  • I was late to school.

  • He, being slow-footed, was of course already lagging two meters.

  • Oooh, get a move on. We'll end up late! Come on, I'll tie your shoelaces for you.