Meaning: 後れn. (Hira=おくれ) lag, lateness; defeat; backwardnessn. (Alt=遅れ, Hira=おくれ) lag, delay, time lagv. (Alt=遅れる, Hira=おくれる) be late, fall behind schedule, trail behind, be towed behind, be pulled in the backv. (Alt=後れる, Hira=おくれる) be late, fall behind schedule, trail behind, be towed behind, be pulled in the back