also: まるゆう
tax-free small-sum savings system; Maruyū
Abbreviation of マル優制度 (Maruyū seido), a Japanese tax exemption scheme for small savings, historically aimed at the elderly, disabled, and low-income individuals. Often used in financial or policy contexts.
The Maruyū system is a mechanism that makes interest on small savings tax-free for the elderly and disabled.
There is an upper limit on deposits eligible for the Maruyū tax exemption.
Kanji spelling using 丸 for the circle; less common than the katakana form.
Abbreviation of マル優制度 (Maruyū seido). The マル (maru) represents the circle symbol used in official documents to mark the system, and 優 (yū) is from 優遇 (yūgū, 'preferential treatment').