noun
late fee; arrears; delinquent charge
Refers to money owed due to late payment, such as a penalty fee or accumulated unpaid amount. Common in billing and financial contexts.
延滞金を支払わないと、サービスが停止されます。
If you don't pay the late fee, your service will be suspended.
家賃
The rent arrears have piled up quite a bit.
遅延損害金 is a more formal legal term for 'late payment damages', often used in contracts, whereas 延滞金 is a general term for late fees.
Compound of 延滞 (delay in payment) + 金 (money).