遅め
Meanings
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.
I had a somewhat late lunch today.
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.
This train is running at a somewhat slow speed.
His work is a little slow but careful.
Usage patterns
- 遅めの〈時〉a somewhat later time than usual
I woke up a bit later than usual today.
- 遅めのペースで〈動詞〉to do something at a somewhat slow pace
I decided to run at a somewhat slow pace.
- 〈物〉を遅めにとるto have (a meal, etc.) a little later than usual
I decided to have breakfast a bit later than usual.
- 〈事〉の進み方が遅めだsomething's progress is a bit slower than expected
This work is progressing a bit slower than usual.