Translation guide
The state of being free from tax, or the amount/income that is not taxed. In Japanese, this is expressed through specific terms for the system, the exempted amount, or the status of being exempt.
Referring to the general concept of tax exemption as a system or status.
The most common and general term for tax exemption. Can refer to the system, the status, or the act of exempting from tax. Used for customs duties, consumption tax, etc.
This product is tax-exempt.
I shopped at a duty-free shop.
Literally 'non-taxable'. Often used for items or income that are not subject to tax by law, such as certain welfare benefits or small transactions.
This transaction is tax-exempt.
There are certain conditions for tax-exempt income.
A more formal term meaning 'exemption from taxation'. Often used in legal or administrative contexts.
This organization is eligible for tax exemption.
Referring to the specific amount of income or value that is not taxed.
The amount of tax exemption, often used in the context of customs or consumption tax.
The tax exemption amount is 200,000 yen.
The tax-exempt limit, often used for gift tax or income tax deductions.
While technically 'deduction', this is often used in contexts where English uses 'exemption', such as personal exemptions in income tax.
Referring to tax exemption in the context of shopping, travel, or specific goods.
免税 (めんぜい) often implies an active exemption from a tax that would normally apply, such as duty-free shopping. 非課税 (ひかぜい) means 'not taxable' by definition, such as certain types of income or transactions that are outside the scope of taxation.
duty-free goods
non-taxable transaction
The annual tax exemption limit for gift tax is 1.1 million yen.
基礎控除は誰でも受けられます。
Everyone can receive the basic exemption.
I bought alcohol at the airport duty-free shop.