noun
fixed asset tax; property tax
A Japanese municipal tax levied annually on owners of land, buildings, and depreciable business assets as of January 1. Often translated as 'property tax', but it is distinct from other real estate taxes.
固定資産税は毎年1月1日時点の所有者に課税されます。
Fixed asset tax is levied on the owner as of January 1 each year.
土地と建物には固定資産税がかかります。
Land and buildings are subject to fixed asset tax.