造ぞう石こく税ぜい

noun

brewing tax

Historical tax levied on sake brewing, particularly during the Edo period. Rarely used in modern contexts except in historical discussions.

• 江え戸ど時じ代だいには、造ぞう石こく税ぜいが酒しゅ造ぞう業ぎょう者しゃに課かされていた。

  During the Edo period, a brewing tax was imposed on sake brewers.