滞る

とどこおる
JLPT:N1
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1To stagnate or fall behind (work, progress); to be left undone or to stop progressing smoothly.

Group 1 VerbIntransitive Verb

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書類作成が忙しくてプロジェクトが滞っている。

The project is stalled because we're busy preparing documents.

連絡が滞ると誤解が生じやすい。

When communication lags, misunderstandings are likely to arise.

試験勉強が滞らないように毎日少しずつ進めている。

I study a little every day so my exam preparation doesn't fall behind.

2To be overdue (of a payment); to fall into arrears; to be outstanding (financial context).

Group 1 VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

家賃の支払いが滞っていて、大家から連絡が来た。

Rent payments are overdue and the landlord contacted me.

税金を滞ると罰則や延滞金が発生する可能性がある。

If taxes become overdue, penalties or late fees may be incurred.

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