Breakdown of okureru
slow; late
遅
A sheep always walks slowly, especially when it's carrying a flag. Therefore, it's always late.
Usages of okureru
バス が 遅かった から、 学校 に 遅れました。basu ga osokatta kara, gakkou ni okuremashita.
Because the bus was late, I was late for school.
トラフィック で 遅れた。torafikku de okureta.
I was late because of traffic.
きっと 彼ら は 遅れる。kitto karera wa okureru.
They will surely be late.
飛行機 は 遅れる か。hikouki wa okureru ka.
Will the airplane be delayed?
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