Japanese · Adjectives
遅い
osoi
Slow / Late
Beginneradjective
Definition
Describes something moving slowly or happening later than expected. The same word means late in time, as in 遅刻 (chikoku, being late).
Example
今日のバスは遅かったです。
Today's bus was slow (late).
Etymology
'遅い' (osoi) derives from '遅' (chi), meaning late or slow. The term reflects the experiences of humans with time and patience over centuries.
How & Where It’s Used
Commonly used in both spoken and written language, '遅い' applies to various contexts such as transportation or actions, recognized across different regions.