Japanese

ぞうぜい
Meaning: tax increase
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

増
税

Example sentences

The government decided to increase the consumption tax due to financial difficulties.
政府はようやく増税に踏み切った。
The government finally took the plunge and increased taxes.
駅前で増税に反対する大規模なデモが行われた。
A large-scale demonstration against the tax hike was held in front of the station.
政府は景気対策を打ち出す一方で、他方では増税の検討も進めている。
While the government is rolling out economic stimulus measures, on the other hand, it is also considering tax hikes.
政府は富裕層に対する増税を決定した
The government decided to increase taxes on the wealthy class.
蔵相は記者会見で増税の可能性に言及した。
The Finance Minister mentioned the possibility of a tax increase at the press conference.

Usage Notes

Refers to raising tax rates or creating new taxes to increase revenue.

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