Japanese

ぜいかん
Meaning: customs
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

税
関

Example sentences

Travelers declare at customs.
不法な品物が税関で没収された。
Illegal goods were confiscated at customs.
税関で麻薬の密輸が見つかった。
Smuggling of drugs was found at customs.

Usage Notes

Refers to the government agency responsible for controlling the flow of goods into and out of a country and collecting duties. It is typically located at airports and borders.

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