Translation guide
An impost is a tax, duty, or levy, especially on imports. This guide covers how to express this concept in Japanese, from formal customs terminology to everyday words for taxes.
The most common meaning: a tax on imported goods, often used in formal or legal contexts.
The standard term for customs duty or tariff. Used in official and everyday contexts.
A broader sense of any tax or compulsory payment, often historical or formal.
General word for tax. Can be used in compounds or alone.
In historical contexts, an impost could refer to a tribute or feudal due.
Historical term for tribute or tax paid to a feudal lord or government.
The English word 'impost' is rare and formal. In most everyday situations, use 関税 for customs duty or 税 for tax. Do not try to directly translate 'impost' as a single Japanese word unless you are in a very specific historical or legal context.
輸入品には関税がかかります。
Imported goods are subject to customs duties.
You need to pay customs duty.
Literally 'import tax'. Less common than 関税 but easily understood.
A high import tax is imposed on this product.
Formal term for the imposition of customs duties, used in legal or administrative documents.
A notice of customs duty imposition arrived.
政府は新たな税を課すことを検討している。
The government is considering imposing a new tax.
Formal term for taxes or taxation, often used in legal or economic contexts.
The tax burden is increasing.
A levy or assessment, often used for specific charges like membership fees or special taxes.
A levy is imposed on union members.
農民は領主に貢租を納めていた。
Peasants paid tribute to the feudal lord.