Translation of Japanese word "遅い" to English
遅い
おそい
[osoi]
IPA: /oɕi/
Meaning
AdjectiveTaking a long time to move or go a short distance, or to perform an action; not quick in motion; proceeding at a low speed.
How to use
遅い (osoi) — 'slow / late'. 返事が遅い — slow reply. 夜遅くに — late at night. Antonym: 速い or 早い.
🇬🇧 English
slow / late
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 遅い
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): おそい
Romaji Transcription: osoi
Example Sentences
彼は遅いです。
かれはおそいです。
He is late.
この電車は遅いです。
このでんしゃはおそいです。
This train is late.
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What does the Japanese word "遅い" mean?▼
The Japanese word "遅い" means "slow / late" in English.
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The word "遅い" is read as "おそい" (osoi). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to the time or the speed of an object.".
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