Debts or liabilities — monetary obligations owed by an individual or company. Common in accounting and financial contexts.
会社は負債を減らすためにリストラを行った。
The company carried out restructuring to reduce its liabilities.
過去の負債が経営を圧迫している。
Past debts are putting pressure on management.
個人の負債は計画的に返済することが重要だ。
It's important to repay personal debts in a planned manner.