Japanese

ぜいきん
Meaning: tax
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

税
金

Example sentences

Every year, it is necessary to pay taxes according to one's income.
税金の申告は忘れずに行いましょう
Let's not forget to file our taxes.
所得に応じた税金を納める必要がある。
It is necessary to pay taxes according to one's income.
輸入品に新しい税金が課税された
A new tax was imposed on imported goods.
給料から税金を差し引きする
Deduct taxes from the salary.
彼は税金を滞納してしまった。
He ended up falling behind on his taxes.
給料から税金が控除される
Taxes are deducted from the salary.

Usage Notes

A general term for money paid to the government or local authorities.

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