Be Late
Be Tardy, Late, Tardy
noun, verbal noun, の adjective
A slow carve is so slow. If you carve something slowly, it will take you a long time. You will be late with a slow carve like that.
This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.
遅刻の理由は何ですか？
What is your reason for being late?
やばいっ、遅刻する！
Uh-oh, I'm running late!
三日連続で遅刻してしまいました。
I was late three days in a row.
早くしないと、また遅刻だよ！遅刻は時間泥棒なんだよ。
Hurry up, or you'll be late again! Being late is stealing time.