Being late; arriving after the appointed or scheduled time. Often used as a noun or with the verb 'to be late' (遅刻する).
遅刻してすみません。電車が遅れたんです。
Sorry I'm late. The train was delayed.
会議に遅刻すると印象が悪い。
Being late to a meeting gives a bad impression.
彼は遅刻が多いので、上司に注意された。
He is often late, so his boss warned him.
授業の開始時間に遅刻しないように気を付けてください。
Please be careful not to be late for the start of class.