遅

遅

"遅" means "late" or "slow."

Here, '遅れて' is used to describe a delay in the arrival or schedule of the train.

電車が遅れてしまいました。

The train was delayed.

In this sentence, '遅くなりました' illustrates a person's action causing lateness.

申し訳ありません、私が遅くなりました。

I apologize, I have become late.

Here, '遅い' refers to the slow movement or lag of the clock's hands.

時計の針が遅いので調整が必要です。

The clock's hands are slow, so adjustment is needed.