滞納

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 滞納, read たいのう, means failing to pay money owed by the due date.
• Basic usage: It is used to describe being behind on payments such as rent or taxes.
  • 家賃を三か月滞納し、管理会社から連絡を受けた。

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Due dates compared with 未納
  • 未納 describes an unpaid state, while 滞納 highlights that payment is overdue.