It is essential to learn Japanese vocabulary when studying the language. In addition to words borrowed from other languages, Japanese vocabulary is vast and diverse. Learning essential words and phrases, as well as specialized terminology and idiomatic expressions, is essential for effective communication in Japanese.
Japanese Vocabulary: 遅い (おそい)
Meaning: “late” or “slow”.
Things that are behind schedule, or actions that are occurring slower than expected, can be referred to by this term.
Examples:
- もう遅いので帰ります。 It’s late, so I’ll get going.
- 父はいつも帰りが遅い。 My father always comes home late.
- 太いので、走るのは遅い。 Since I am fat, my running is slow.
- 妻は何しろ食べるのが遅い。 My wife eats slowly as you may know.
- 最近返事遅いけど忙しいの？ Your replies have been slow lately. Have you been busy?
- 遅いから、泊まってほしい。 Because it is late, I want you to stay the night.
- 今更後悔しても、もう遅いよ。 It’s too late to regret it now.
- 自分の子どもの言葉の発達が遅い。 My child’s language development is slow.
- 自転車で行くから、遅いでしょう。 Because you go by bicycle, you will be late, right?
- 近くの喫茶店で遅い朝食をとった。 I had a late breakfast at a coffee shop nearby.
- 飛行機より電車のほうが遅いです。 Compared with the airplane, the train is slower.