Japanese

ちえん
Meaning: delay; procrastination
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

遅
延

Example sentences

Due to an accident, there was a major delay in train operations.
彼の過失により、プロジェクトは遅延した
Due to his negligence, the project was delayed.
駅の掲示板に電車の遅延情報が掲示されている。
Train delay information is posted on the station's notice board.
電車が遅延して、ホームは団子状態になった。
The train was delayed, and the platform became a crowded mess.

Usage Notes

Often used for delays in transport, systems, or schedules.

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