Mnemonic
A sheep waving a flag has wandered onto the path, bringing traffic to a slow crawl. The sheep struts proudly, flag held high, refusing to yield. The narrow path means no one can overtake this woolly parade leader, so every traveler inches along at the sheep's lazy pace.
Additional thoughts
Picture a stubborn sheep holding a flag like a parade marshal on a narrow path. Everyone behind it is forced to match its leisurely waddle — the perfect image of slowness.Quick recall
A sheep with a flag on the path makes everything slow.Details
The keyword for 遅 is slow. This kanji conveys the idea of being late, tardy, or moving at a reduced pace. It encompasses both the sense of physical slowness in movement and the concept of arriving after the expected or appropriate time. It can describe anything from a delayed schedule to a sluggish response or a leisurely tempo.
- On'yomi
- ち
- Kun'yomi
- おく.れる、おく.らす、おそ.い