遅: the kanji for late; slow
遅 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means late; slow. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
遅 is written in 12 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
遅 has 4 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
チ (chi)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 遅刻ちこく · chikoku | being late |
おそい (osoi)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 遅いおそい · osoi | late; slow |
おくれる (okureru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 遅れるおくれる · okureru | to be late; to be delayed |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 会議に遅刻してしまった。Kaigi ni chikoku shite shimatta.I ended up being late for the meeting.
- 今日は少し遅く起きました。Kyō wa sukoshi osoku okimashita.I woke up a little late today.
- 電車が遅れて会議に遅刻した。Densha ga okurete kaigi ni chikoku shita.The train was delayed and I was late for the meeting.
- 彼はいつも遅刻しない。Kare wa itsumo chikoku shinai.He is never late.
- 予定より一時間遅れました。Yotei yori ichijikan okuremashita.I was one hour behind schedule.
Questions about 遅
How many strokes does 遅 have?
遅 is written in 12 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 遅?
The on readings are chi (チ). The kun readings are okureru (おくれる), okurasu (おくらす), osoi (おそい).
What JLPT level is 遅?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
More JLPT N3 kanji
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 遅
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.