Debt or liability: an obligation to pay money or perform duties owed to another party, usually contractual or legal.
債務が膨らんで返済が難しくなった。
The debt grew so large that repayment became difficult.
債務超過に陥った企業は再建を検討している。
A company that has become insolvent is considering restructuring.
個人は債務整理を申請して返済計画を見直した。
The individual applied for debt relief and revised the repayment plan.