Translation guide
To move or progress more slowly than others, or to be less advanced. In Japanese, this concept is expressed through verbs and phrases that convey falling behind physically, in progress, or in development.
To be slower than others in a physical or metaphorical race, or to not keep up with a schedule.
General verb for being late or falling behind schedule or others. Can be used for both physical and abstract contexts.
He lagged behind the other runners.
The work is lagging behind schedule.
Idiomatic phrase meaning to be outdone or fall behind someone else. Often used in competitive contexts.
He is lagging behind his colleagues.
To be left behind, often because of a late start or slow response. Implies a gap has formed.
He lagged behind at the start.
Variant of 後れを取る, less common but same meaning.
We are lagging behind other companies in technology.
To be behind in terms of technology, knowledge, or social progress.
The te-iru form of 遅れる, used to describe a state of being behind. Common for technology or trends.
This country is lagging behind in digitalization.
Emphasizes being left behind in a field or movement, often with a nuance of missing out.
Adjectival noun meaning backward or underdeveloped. Used for societies or systems.
That region is lagging behind economically.
To be slow to react or perform, especially in technology or games.
Do not directly translate 'lag behind' as a single word. Use context-appropriate verbs like 遅れる or phrases like 後れを取る.
遅れる is general 'be late/fall behind'. 立ち遅れる implies being left behind due to a slow start or missing an opportunity, often used in competitive or progressive contexts.
That company is lagging behind market changes.
Network lag is occurring.