Meaning and Usage
"納入" (のうにゅう) primarily refers to the act of delivering goods or making payments, especially in formal or business contexts. It is often used for official payments like taxes or fees, as well as the supply or delivery of contracted goods.
Common Contexts
You will frequently see "納入" in legal, financial, and commercial documents. For example, paying taxes (税金の納入), submitting fees, or delivering products under a contract (商品を納入する).
Collocations and Patterns
- 納入期限 (のうにゅうきげん): payment or delivery deadline; important for contracts and billing.
- 納入先 (のうにゅうさき): delivery destination or recipient.
- 納入書 (のうにゅうしょ): a document confirming payment or delivery.
Register and Nuance
"納入" is formal and used in official or business settings rather than casual conversation. It implies a completed, official act of handing over money or goods.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "納入" with "支払い" (しはらい), which also means payment. "支払い" is more general and used in everyday contexts, while "納入" is more formal and often relates to contractual or official obligations.