noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective, noun
a little late; somewhat late
Describes something happening or being done later than usual or expected. Often used with time expressions or events.
今日は遅めの昼ごはんを食べた。
I had a somewhat late lunch today.
彼はいつもより遅めに出勤した。
He went to work a little later than usual.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', na-adjective, noun
a little slow; somewhat slow
Describes a pace, speed, or progress that is slower than average or expected. Can refer to physical movement, work, or development.
この電車は遅めの速度で走っている。
This train is running at a somewhat slow speed.
彼の仕事は遅めだが丁寧だ。
His work is a little slow but careful.
Formed from the stem of 遅い (おそい, 'late/slow') + the suffix ~め, which indicates a moderate degree or tendency.