English–Japanese
“slow” in Japanese
How to say “slow” in Japanese
“Slow” in Japanese is 遅い (osoi).
Describes something as taking more time than expected or happening after the expected time.
Example sentences with 遅い
弟は歩くのが遅いです。otōto wa aru ku no ga oso i de su
My little brother walks slowly.
メールの返事が遅くて、友達を心配させました。mē ru no hen ji ga oso ku te tomo dachi o shin pai sa se ma shi ta
My slow reply made my friend worry.
Tips for using 遅い
- English speakers may associate slow only with speed, but 遅い (osoi) also describes a person or event that is late.
Other Japanese words for “slow”
このパソコンはのろいです。ko no pa so ko n wa no ro i de su
This computer is slow.
スローな音楽を聴きます。su rō na on gaku o ki ki ma su
I listen to slow music.