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おくれ
okure
Delay, lag
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遅れ
おくれ
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Delay, lag
okure
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JLPT Level N1
Advanced · 10,000+ vocab · Academic & literary
Kana おくれ
Romaji okure
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What does 遅れ mean in Japanese?
The word 遅れ (おくれ) means "delay, lag" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N1 vocabulary.
How do you pronounce 遅れ?
遅れ is read as おくれ (romaji: okure). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 遅れ?
遅れ is a JLPT N1 vocabulary item. Advanced · 10,000+ vocab · Academic & literary
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