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VocabJLPT N4

to be late

Ichidan VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to be late
2. to be delayed
3. to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.)
4. to be bereaved of

This verb means to be late or to fall behind schedule, such as arriving after the expected time. It is also used to describe being behind in progress compared to others or to a standard, for example falling behind in studies or in development.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Go on ahead — I'll be a little late.

Sentence 2

I'm sorry, I'm going to be a little late.

Sentence 3

I texted the teacher saying I'd be a little late.

Sentence 4

A: Heading home? B: Can't — work is running behind.

Sentence 5

A: How long? B: About 10 minutes behind!