“To become late” in Japanese
Short answer
To become late in Japanese is “後になる” (atoninaru). Full meaning: to become late, to fall behind, to lag, to pass (of time).
Other ways to say “To become late” in Japanese
ちんたら
chintara dilatorily, sluggishly; to take a lot of time, to become late, to take it easy
チンタラ
chintara dilatorily, sluggishly; to take a lot of time, to become late, to take it easy
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