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Noun referring to a compulsory financial charge imposed by the government. Used in compounds like 『消費税』 (shouhizei, 'consumption tax') or 『所得税』 (shotokuzei, 'income tax').
Theme
User is chatting with their accountant, Ms. Tanaka, about financial planning and understanding tax obligations.
税
ぜい
tax
Culture & SocietyWork & Business
Memory Hook
Imagine paying 'say' (税 zei sounds like 'say') your taxes — you have to 'say' how much you owe! 'Say tax' → 税 (zei, 'tax').
Cultural Note
In Japan, taxes like 『消費税』 (shouhizei, 'consumption tax') are included in displayed prices, so what you see is what you pay. Tax rates are often discussed in news and politics.
Forms
Base: 税Noun referring to a compulsory financial charge imposed by the government. Used in compounds like 『消費税』 (shouhizei, 'consumption tax') or 『所得税』 (shotokuzei, 'income tax').