遅刻(ちこく)

ちこく
noun, suru-verb
lateness, being late
1. lateness, tardiness, being late
Arriving after the scheduled or expected time.
遅刻(ちこく)しないでください。
Please don't be late.
電車(でんしゃ)が遅(おく)れて、会社(かいしゃ)に遅刻(ちこく)した。
The train was delayed, so I was late for work.
彼(かれ)は毎朝(まいあさ)遅刻(ちこく)する。
He is late every morning.

Functions as both a noun and a suru-verb (遅刻(ちこく)する).

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 遅刻(ちこく)する (to be late)
  • 遅刻(ちこく)の理由(りゆう) (reason for being late)
  • 〜に遅刻(ちこく)する (to be late for ~)

USAGE NOTE:
In Japanese business and school culture, punctuality is highly valued. 遅刻(ちこく) is taken seriously and often requires an apology or explanation.

Related Words

Antonym: 時間(じかん)どおり (on time)
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Added 2026.1.12 18:16 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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