遅れを取る おくれをとる Also written 後れを取る Meanings Expression, Godan verb to fall behind; to lag behind; to be outdistanced; to be beaten Kanji 遅 late. Read as おくれる. 取 take. Read as とる. Words containing 遅れを取る 遅れを取り戻す (おくれをとりもどす) to make up for lost time Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists