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ベン
かれ
おく
れている
すぐ
いつく
でしょ
Ben is behind them, but he'll soon catch up with them.
Grammar and points of interest
Conjugations and inflections
Words
1
they (usually male); them
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0
Most common form: 後れる
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind schedule; to be overdue  (see also: 遅刻)
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1
1. immediately; at once; directly  (often written with kana only)
2. soon; before long; shortly
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3
'ku' godan verb, intransitive verb
to overtake; to catch up (with)
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Most common form: でしょう
expression
1. seems; I think; I guess; I wonder; I hope  (see also: だろう; polite (teineigo) language)
2. don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
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auxiliary verb
1. indicates speculation  (after the imperfective form of certain verbs and adjectives)
2. indicates will
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Kanji
ヒ   かれ he   
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step
ヒ   かわ skin, leather   
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stick   
cliff
また again   
チ   おそ late   おくれる to be late   おくらす to make late   
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ヨウ   ひつじ sheep   
corpse
move
ツイ   お to pursue   
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two mouths
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コウ   ク   くち mouth   
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