電車が遅れたんです
The train was delayed (that's why).
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The train was ten minutes late from the scheduled time due to the effects of an accident.
電車に遅れないように、駅へ急いだ。
I hurried to the station so as not to be late for the train.
遅れてごめん。
Sorry for being late.
遅れたというのは、大雨のせいだ。
The reason I'm late is because of the heavy rain.
遅れてごめんなさい。
I'm sorry for being late.
大雨のせいで、電車が大幅に遅れている。
The train is significantly delayed because of the heavy rain.
バスが遅れているなら、歩いて行くのも仕方ないね。
If the bus is late, it can't be helped that we have to walk.
道に迷ってしまった。それで、約束の時間に遅れた。
I got lost. Because of that, I was late for the appointment.
返事が遅れてしまい、本当に申し訳ない。
I'm really sorry for the delay in replying.
Usage Notes
Used when something is behind a set time or criteria.
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