Kanji for "Late"
5 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "late". The most popular choice is shown first.
遅View details →
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slow, late, back, later
Reading: chi
12 strokes
Related kanji for "late"
晏10 strokes故9 strokes亡3 strokes更7 strokes
late
an · peaceful, nature
the late(also: happenstance, especially, intentionally)
ko · wisdom
the late(also: deceased, dying, perish)
bou
grow late, sit up late(also: night watch, of course, renew)
kou · mysterious, dark
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for late?
The most common kanji for "late" is 遅, read as chi. It means slow, late, back. Related kanji: 晏 (late), 故 (the late), 亡 (the late), 更 (grow late, sit up late).
How many strokes does 遅 have?
遅 has 12 strokes.