A1 Expression ニュートラル

遅いです

osoi desu

It's slow/late

意味

To describe something as not quick or happening behind schedule.

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文化的背景

Punctuality is a sign of respect. Being 'slow' to arrive is often seen as a failure of character. In international business, 'slow' communication can be interpreted as a lack of interest.

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Adjective vs Verb

Remember: {遅い|おそい} is for speed, {遅れる|おくれる} is for time.

意味

To describe something as not quick or happening behind schedule.

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Adjective vs Verb

Remember: {遅い|おそい} is for speed, {遅れる|おくれる} is for time.

自分をテスト

Select the correct usage.

The train is slow.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 電車が{遅い|おそい}です。

Use the adjective for describing the train's speed.

🎉 スコア: /1

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1 問題
Select the correct usage. Choose A1

The train is slow.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: 電車が{遅い|おそい}です。

Use the adjective for describing the train's speed.

🎉 スコア: /1

よくある質問

1 問

Only if you mean they are slow in movement, not late for a meeting.

関連フレーズ

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{遅れる|おくれる}

specialized form

To be late

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{遅刻|ちこく}

builds on

Lateness/Tardiness

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