JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
遅 — slow
- Reading
- チ・おく.れる・おく.らす・おそ.い
- Meaning
- slow; late; back; later
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
遅 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is チ・おく.れる・おく.らす・おそ.い and it means slow; late; back; later. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
遅 appears in everyday japanese words such as 遅れ (delay), 遅刻 (lateness) and 遅い (late).
Japanese words containing 遅
Frequently asked questions
What does 遅 mean in Japanese?
遅 means slow; late; back; later in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 遅 read?
遅 is read チ・おく.れる・おく.らす・おそ.い. Reading it inside real words — 遅れ and 遅刻 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 遅 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 遅 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 遅 in a word?
A common word containing 遅 is 遅れ (おくれ) — "delay". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 遅 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 遅 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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