遅れる
N4おくれる
後れる
[okureru]
Meanings
1.IchidanIntransitive
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind schedule; to be overdue
2.IchidanIntransitive
to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be behind (the times)
3.IchidanIntransitive
to be slow (of a clock or watch)
Less common meanings (1)
4.IchidanIntransitiveDated
to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
Examples
電車が遅れて困りました。
I was in trouble because the train was late.
会議に遅れないように行きます。
I will go so as not to be late for the meeting.
約束の時間に遅れてしまいました。
I was late for the appointed time.