Meaning

Primary

Be Late

Alternatives

Be Tardy, Late, Tardy

Word Type

noun, verbal noun, の adjective

Explanation

A slow carve is so slow. If you carve something slowly, it will take you a long time. You will be late with a slow carve like that.

Reading

ちこく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

三日連続で遅刻してしまいました。

I was late three days in a row.

Kanji Composition