A1 Expression 正式

もう遅いです

Mo osoi desu

It's already late

意思

Stating that the current time is late.

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文化背景

Punctuality is a core value, so 'already late' carries more weight than in some Western cultures. In international business, this phrase can be perceived as blunt if not softened with 'zannen desu ga' (unfortunately).

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Softening the blow

Add 'zannen desu ga' before 'mou osoi desu' to sound more polite.

意思

Stating that the current time is late.

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Softening the blow

Add 'zannen desu ga' before 'mou osoi desu' to sound more polite.

自我测试

Which is the correct polite form?

Choose the correct phrase for 'It is already late'.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: もう遅いです

Adjectives end in 'i' before 'desu'.

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Which is the correct polite form? Choose A1

Choose the correct phrase for 'It is already late'.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: もう遅いです

Adjectives end in 'i' before 'desu'.

🎉 得分: /1

常见问题

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No, use 'osoi' to describe speed, but avoid calling people 'late' directly.

相关表达

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遅刻する

similar

To be late for an appointment

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間に合わない

similar

Won't make it in time

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