乗り遅れる

のりおくれる

to miss (a train, bus, etc.); to fail to keep up with (e.g. the times); to be left behind by

common word Also written 乗りおくれる、乗遅れる

Meaning

v1vi
to miss (a train, bus, etc.)
v1vi
to fail to keep up with (e.g. the times); to be left behind by

Example sentences

列車に乗り遅れるな。

Don't be late for the train.
列車に乗り遅れるといけないと思い、朝早く家を出た。

I left home early in the morning for fear that I should miss the train.
列車に乗り遅れないように彼は朝早く家を出た。

He left home early in the morning so as not to miss his train.