未払い
Meanings
1
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
unpaid; outstanding; overdue
Used for bills, debts, wages, or fees that have not been paid yet. Often appears in financial, legal, or business contexts.
See also: 既払い
There are still several unpaid invoices.
Please pay the outstanding balance by the end of the month.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉が未払いになるfor something (a bill, wage, etc.) to remain unpaid
This month's salary has gone unpaid.
- 未払いの〈物〉an outstanding/unpaid item
There are still several unpaid invoices left.
- 未払い金を支払うto pay off an outstanding amount
The company promised to pay off the outstanding amount right away.