Japanese dictionary
How to say "slow" in Japanese
遅いおそい · osoi
"Slow" in Japanese is 遅い (osoi), which also means late. "Slowly" is ゆっくり (yukkuri).
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Ways to say "slow" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 遅いおそい · osoi | Slow; late. |
| ゆっくりゆっくり · yukkuri | Slowly. |
| 各駅停車かくえきていしゃ · kakueki teisha | Local (slow) train. |
How to use it
"Please speak slowly" is ゆっくり話してください.
ゆっくりしてください also means "Make yourself at home" or "Take your time."
Example sentences
- もう少しゆっくり話してください。Mō sukoshi yukkuri hanashite kudasai.Please speak a little more slowly.
- このパソコンは遅いです。Kono pasokon wa osoi desu.This computer is slow.
- どうぞゆっくりしてください。Dōzo yukkuri shite kudasai.Please make yourself at home.
- 各駅停車は時間がかかります。Kakueki teisha wa jikan ga kakarimasu.The local train takes a long time.
- ネットが遅いです。Netto ga osoi desu.The internet is slow.
- ゆっくり休んでください。Yukkuri yasunde kudasai.Get some good rest.
Questions
Does 遅い mean slow or late?
Both. 遅い (osoi) means slow in speed and late in time. Context tells you which.
What does ごゆっくりどうぞ mean?
It means "Please take your time" or "Enjoy," said by staff at restaurants and hotels.
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