Meaning

Primary

Slow

Alternative

Late

Word Type

い adjective

Explanation

This is a single kanji with an on the end, meaning you know it's probably an adjective. What's the adjective form of slow? It's slow (or, if you're slow, you're probably late, too).

Reading

おそい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

How slow are you? You are oh so slow (おそ).

Context

Context Sentences

私のパソコンはハードディスクの容量が無くなってきているので、動作がすごく遅いです。

My computer is very slow because it’s running out of hard drive space.

Kanji Composition