English–Japanese

“arrears” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitainō

Example

家賃を滞納しています。ya chin o tai nō shi te i ma su

I am in arrears on my rent.

Illustration for 滞納 (arrears)

How to say “arrears” in Japanese

“Arrears” in Japanese is 滞納 (tainō).

It describes a required payment that remains unpaid after its due date, leaving an outstanding balance.

Full entry for 滞納: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 滞納

税金の滞納を解消するため、市役所に相談しました。zei kin no tai nō o kai shō su ru ta me shi yaku sho ni sō dan shi ma shi ta

To resolve my tax arrears, I consulted the city office.

Tips for using 滞納

  • The English noun arrears is normally plural, so 滞納 (tainō) corresponds to a situation described as being in arrears rather than to a single arrear.

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