noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
pending issue; unresolved problem
Refers to a matter that remains unsettled or under consideration, often used in business, political, or administrative contexts.
その懸案はまだ解決していない。
That pending issue has not been resolved yet.
懸案の事項について話し合いましょう。
Let's discuss the outstanding matters.
The review of that regulation has long been a pending issue.
The two countries continue talks to resolve the pending border issue.
The construction of that facility had been a long-standing pending issue for the city.
The new administration launched while burdened with many pending issues.