How to say 'Lateness' in Japanese | 遅刻

word

Meaning

Lateness

Reading

Kanji

遅Slow, Late 刻Engrave

Explanation

The Japanese verbal noun '遅刻 (ちこく)' refers to the act of being late or tardiness, particularly in the context of arriving late to school, work, or appointments. It is commonly used in formal and informal settings to describe someone's failure to arrive on time. For example: I was late for school「学校に遅刻した」(がっこうにちこくした). He is always late for meetings「彼はいつも会議に遅刻する」(かれはいつもかいぎにちこくする). The word is often used with the verb 'する' to indicate the action of being late, as in '遅刻する (ちこくする) (to be late).' It carries a slightly negative connotation, implying responsibility for the delay.

Part Of Speech

verbal noun

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Kanji Grade

Frequency

1775

Composition

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