Translation guide
The concept of imposing high taxes, often discussed in economic or political contexts.
Expressing that taxes are high or burdensome.
The most direct and common term for 'heavy taxation'. Used in formal and informal contexts.
この国は重税で知られている。
This country is known for heavy taxation.
Literally 'high taxes', a more colloquial way to say taxes are heavy.
高い税金に苦しんでいる。
I'm suffering from heavy taxation.
Means 'the tax burden is heavy'. Often used in economic discussions.
中小企業にとって税負担が重すぎる。
The tax burden is too heavy for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Describing the action of levying high taxes.
To impose heavy taxes. Formal and often used in policy contexts.
政府は国民に重税を課した。
The government imposed heavy taxes on the people.
A more casual way to say 'to levy high taxes'.
この町は高い税金をかけている。
This town imposes heavy taxes.