chikoku(o)suru
ちこく（を）する
to be late
Example
ちこくしないで ください。
Please don't be late.
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Jam Karet
The literal translation is 'rubber time'. It means to stretch time like rubber. Often Indonesians will arrive around 15 minutes late for appointments. With Japan's 'meet 5 minutes early' workplace mentality, this could cause some problems!