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VocabJLPT N2

delay

Noun

Definitions

1. delay
2. lag

This noun refers to a delay, lateness, or lag behind a schedule or expected time. It is used to describe being behind on work, a train running late, or falling behind in development.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

You're going to laugh at someone for being behind on technology — are you really that perfect?

Sentence 2

We are experiencing a delay in processing due to a system outage.

Sentence 3

Just to check — there haven't been any delays in payment, have there?

Sentence 4

Why are there submission delays again?

Sentence 5

The slow development in this town has actually become part of its charm.