noun
dishonored bill; bounced check
Financial term for a bill or check that a bank refuses to pay due to insufficient funds or other reasons.
不渡り手形を出すと、銀行取引が停止されることがある。
Issuing a dishonored bill can lead to suspension of banking transactions.
noun
empty promise; unfulfilled promise
Figurative use likening a broken promise to a dishonored bill; common in business and political commentary.
選挙前の公約が不渡り手形にならないように、政治家は責任を持ってほしい。
We want politicians to take responsibility so that pre-election promises don't become empty promises.