Meaning

Primary

To Be Late

Word Type

intransitive verb, ichidan verb

Explanation

If something or someone is slow, and they "do slow" they are going to be late.

Reading

おくれる
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

What is slow and probably going to be late all the time? A big oak (おく). Oaks have trouble moving, and are slow, and therefore are always late, too.

Context

Context Sentences

もし飛行機が遅れたら、補償金のようなものは支払われたりするんでしょうか。

If the flight is delayed, can I get some kind of compensation?

Kanji Composition