消費税
Meanings
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consumption tax; sales tax; VAT
Refers to Japan's national consumption tax (currently 10%) as well as similar taxes in other countries. In everyday use, it often means the tax added at the register.
In Japan, consumption tax is levied on most goods.
The consumption tax was raised to 10%.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉に消費税がかかるconsumption tax is levied on 〈item〉
Consumption tax applies to this product too.
- 消費税を上げる／下げるto raise/lower the consumption tax
The government plans to raise the consumption tax next year.
- 消費税込み／抜きtax included / tax excluded
This price includes consumption tax.
- 消費税を払うto pay consumption tax
You have to pay consumption tax when you shop.
- 消費税が上がるthe consumption tax rises
The consumption tax will go up starting next month.