遅おそく

adverb, noun

late

Used as an adverb meaning 'late' in time, or as a noun in expressions like 遅くまで (until late).

• 昨夜ゆうべは遅おそくまで起おきていた。

  I stayed up late last night.

• 彼かれはいつも遅おそくに帰き宅たくする。

  He always comes home late.

adverb

slowly

Adverbial use meaning 'slowly', often in contrast to 早く (quickly). Less common than the 'late' sense.

• 彼かれは遅おそく歩あるく。

  He walks slowly.