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遅れる
おくれる
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To (be) become late
okureru
N4
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JLPT Level
N4
Upper-Beginner · ~1,500 vocab · Simple conversations
Kana
おくれる
Romaji
okureru
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What does 遅れる mean in Japanese?
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The word 遅れる (おくれる) means "to (be) become late" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N4 vocabulary.
How do you pronounce 遅れる?
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遅れる is read as おくれる (romaji: okureru). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 遅れる?
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遅れる is a JLPT N4 vocabulary item. Upper-Beginner · ~1,500 vocab · Simple conversations
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