Translation guide
A tariff is a tax on imported or exported goods. In Japanese, the most common word is 関税 (かんぜい), but there are also words for the rate, schedule, and specific types of charges.
The general concept of a tax on goods crossing a border.
The standard word for 'tariff' or 'customs duty'. Used in economic, political, and everyday contexts.
Specifically 'tariff rate'. Used when talking about the percentage or amount of the tax.
A 'tariff schedule' or 'tariff table', listing rates for different goods. Technical term.
関税表で該当する品目を確認してください。
Please check the applicable item in the tariff schedule.
A schedule of rates or fees, such as for services like hotels or transportation. This meaning is less common in Japanese and often uses different words.
A 'price list' or 'rate schedule' for services. Not specifically a tax, but used for things like hotel rates or utility fees.
ホテルの料金表をウェブサイトで確認した。
I checked the hotel's tariff on the website.
While 関税 is a type of tax, the general word for tax is 税金 (ぜいきん). Use 関税 only for customs duties on imports/exports.
消費税は関税とは違う。
Consumption tax is different from a tariff.
政府は輸入車に関税を課した。
The government imposed a tariff on imported cars.
関税が高いと、輸入品の価格が上がる。
When tariffs are high, the prices of imported goods rise.
関税率の引き下げが交渉された。
A reduction in tariff rates was negotiated.
A 'fare table' for transportation. Used for trains, buses, etc.
駅に運賃表が貼ってある。
A fare tariff is posted at the station.
In some contexts, 'tariff' simply means a list of prices. 料金 means 'fee/charge', and 価格表 means 'price list'. Choose based on context.
このレストランの料金はリーズナブルだ。
This restaurant's tariff is reasonable.