ichidan verb, transitive verb
accumulate; amass; store up
Used for gathering or saving up tangible or intangible things over time, such as money, points, stress, or work.
彼は毎月少しずつお金を溜めている。
He saves up a little money every month.
ストレスを溜めすぎると体に良
Accumulating too much stress is bad for your health.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
leave unpaid; run up (a bill)
Used for letting a debt or bill go unpaid over time, often with a nuance of neglect or delay.
家賃を溜めてしまって大家さんに怒られた。
I fell behind on the rent and got scolded by the landlord.