滞納(たいのう)

たいのう
noun, suru verb
delinquency, non-payment
1. delinquency, non-payment, default
The failure to pay money owed, such as taxes, rent, or bills, by the due date. A formal/legal term often used in official and business contexts.
家賃(やちん)を滞納(たいのう)している。
I'm behind on rent payments.
税金(ぜいきん)を滞納(たいのう)すると罰金(ばっきん)がかかる。
If you don't pay your taxes on time, you'll be fined.
滞納(たいのう)が続(つづ)くと、サービスが停止(ていし)される可能性(かのうせい)がある。
If non-payment continues, service may be suspended.

滞納(たいのう) is a formal term for failing to pay bills, taxes, or other obligations on time.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 税金(ぜいきん)を滞納(たいのう)する (fail to pay taxes)
  • 家賃(やちん)の滞納(たいのう) (rent arrears)
  • 滞納(たいのう)者(しゃ) (delinquent payer)
  • 滞納(たいのう)金(きん) (overdue payment)
  • 滞納(たいのう)処分(しょぶん) (action for non-payment)

USAGE NOTE: A formal/legal term. In casual conversation, people might say 払(はら)っていない (haven't paid) instead.

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Added 2026.2.1 16:44
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