遅い
おそい
JLPT N5 · vocab_adjectiveMeaning
Slow / Late
Examples
バスが遅いです。
The bus is slow.
📖 How to Use
「遅い」is an adjective meaning "Slow / Late." It directly precedes the noun it modifies. Know whether it's an い-adj or な-adj.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
「遅い」is read as「おそい」— memorize it as a pair to avoid mistakes in もんだい1.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
Adjectives like 「遅い」appear in both vocabulary and grammar sections.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「遅い」mean in Japanese?+
「遅い」means "Slow / Late". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_adjective" category.
How do you read 「遅い」?+
「遅い」is read as「おそい」.
Is 「遅い」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「遅い」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「遅い」?+
バスが遅いです。 — The bus is slow.
Practice 「遅い」 with spaced repetition