What does the JLPT N2 word "滞る" mean?

The N2 word "滞る" (とどこおる (todokooru)) means "to be delayed, to stagnate, to fall behind". It is an essential vocabulary item for the JLPT exam.

Can you give an example sentence for "滞る"?

Yes, a common example is: "仕事が忙しくて、家賃の支払いが滞ってしまった。" which translates to "I was busy with work and fell behind on my rent payments.".

とどこおる (todokooru)

滞る

💡 Nuance & Usage: 物事の進行や支払いがスムーズに行かない状態を表す動詞です。/ An intransitive verb describing a state where progress or payments are not smooth.

仕事が忙しくて、家賃の支払いが滞ってしまった。

I was busy with work and fell behind on my rent payments.

Test your understanding of "滞る"!

大雪で交通が_______、多くの人が職場に遅刻した。

🎉 正解 / Correct!

日本語: 「交通が滞る」は、交通の流れが悪くなることを意味します。
English: 「交通が滞る (kōtsū ga todokooru)」 means traffic flow becomes bad/stagnant.

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