税関
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Noun referring to the government agency that inspects goods and collects duties at borders. Used in phrases like 『税関を通る』 (zeikan o toru, 'to go through customs').
Theme
User is at the airport with their colleague Tanaka, discussing travel preparations before a business trip.
税関
ぜいかん
customs
Locations & NavigationBuildings & Facilities
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'say' (sounds like 税 zei) at the 'can' (sounds like 関 kan) — you say 'customs' at the can! 'Say-can' → 税関 (zeikan, 'customs').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『税関』 (zeikan, 'customs') is a key checkpoint at airports and ports where travelers declare goods. It's common to hear announcements like 『税関検査』 (zeikan kensa, 'customs inspection') when entering the country.
Forms
Base: 税関Noun referring to the government agency that inspects goods and collects duties at borders. Used in phrases like 『税関を通る』 (zeikan o toru, 'to go through customs').