税金
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Base noun form. Refers to money paid to the government, such as income tax or sales tax. Often used in phrases like 『税金を払う』 (zeikin o harau, 'to pay taxes').
Theme
During a casual chat at a café, User and their friend Yamada talk about financial planning and the impact of taxes on their savings.
税金
ぜいきん
tax, duty
Culture & SocietyWork & Business
Memory Hook
Think of 'zei' (sounds like 税 zei) as 'zay' in 'pay' — you pay taxes. 'Zay' → 税金 (zeikin, 'tax, duty').
Cultural Note
In Japan, taxes like 『消費税』 (shōhizei, 'consumption tax') are included in prices, and citizens must file annual tax returns by March 15th.
Forms
Base: 税金Base noun form. Refers to money paid to the government, such as income tax or sales tax. Often used in phrases like 『税金を払う』 (zeikin o harau, 'to pay taxes').