Japanese Word of the Day
遅い
O-soi • adjective — 4th of Sep, 2026
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Meaning: slow; late
Examples
- 電車が遅いです。
(The train is slow.) - 今日は少し遅いです。
(Today I am a little late.) - この店は開くのが遅い。
(This store opens late.)
Synonyms
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Antonyms
- 速い
- 早い
遅い is commonly used for speed, timing, and lateness. It can describe something that moves slowly, or someone/something that is behind schedule.
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