delay / be overdue

(waterleft) + (belt) Same-ON
★★☆☆☆
13 strokes

Onyomi

TAI

I got TIED up, so I am way overdue for my appointment.

Mnemonic

I am overdue to find a toilet, so I have already accidentally made water on my belt.

Kunyomi

( ) とどこお*る be overdue, left undone, backed-up (piles of unpaid bills teeter on the edge of your desk)
★★☆☆☆

Jukugo

渋滞(じゅうたい)

traffic jam ★★★☆☆
(bitter flavor) + (delay / be overdue) = 渋滞 (traffic jam)

延滞(えんたい)

late payment. ☆☆☆☆☆
(prolong) + (delay / be overdue) = 延滞 (late payment.)

Synonyms

set aside, store
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