Vocabulary

What does 滞る (とどこおる, todokooru) mean?

滞る (とどこおる, todokooru) means to stagnate, to fall behind; to be overdue.

Quick facts
Readingとどこおる
Romajitodokooru
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
とどこおる
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworktodokooru

to stagnate, to fall behind; to be overdue

Example sentences

  • The negotiation remains stalled and is making no progress.

  • Rent payments are overdue.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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