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遅

遅 — slow, late, back

Learn the correct stroke order for 遅 (slow), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Secondary school12 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)チchi
Kun'yomi (訓読み)おく.れるokureru、おく.らすokurasu、おそ.いosoi
Strokes12
Radical辵
Frequency#833
Meaningsslow, late, back, later

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

遅いおそいslowi-adjective
遅れおくれdelay; lag; falling behindnoun
遅延ちえんdelay; latencynoun
遅刻ちこくlateness; tardiness; arriving latenoun
遅滞ちたいdelay; procrastinationnoun
遅配ちはいdelay (in payment, delivery, rationing, etc.)noun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 遅 (slow) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 辵.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 遅 is #833, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

遅いおそい — slow
遅れおくれ — delay; lag; falling behind
遅延ちえん — delay; latency

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 遅 have?

The kanji 遅 (slow) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 遅?

遅 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 遅 mean?

遅 means: slow, late, back, later. On'yomi readings: チ. Kun'yomi readings: おく.れる, おく.らす, おそ.い.

What JLPT level is 遅?

遅 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.