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  1. Japanese
  2. /Kanji 14
  3. /slow; late

slow; late

slow; late
遅

A sheep always walks slowly, especially when it's carrying a flag. Therefore, it's always late.

Note

A sheep always walks slowly, especially when it's carrying a flag. Therefore, it's always late.

Breakdown of slow; late

sheep
羊

Sheep eat all weeds they can find on the soil.

flag
尸 component

This kanji looks just like a flag.

walk
⻌ component

Usages of slow; late

遅おそいosoi
late; slow
遅
slow; late
遅おくれるokureru
to be late; to be delayed; to be overdue
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