Meaning

Primary

Delay

Word Type

noun, verbal noun, の adjective

Explanation

I was too slow, so we'll have to prolong the time in which this product will come out. This is a delay :(

Reading

ちえん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

バスの大幅な遅延により会議に遅れてしまった。

The bus was delayed for a long time and I was late to the meeting.

Kanji Composition