Vocabulary

遅れ

delay; lag; falling behind

noun
N3 freq #4

Example sentences

Though he had been in the hospital, he kept up with other students.

He's afraid that he might be late.

He put forward a plan for improving the rate of production.

He turned up an hour later.

I wish I could make up for lost time.

I must study hard to make up for lost time.

I must make up for lost time by driving fast.

Since I was sick for a week, I'm making every possible effort to catch up.