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.
日本では、ほとんどの商品に消費税がかかる。
In Japan, consumption tax is levied on most goods.
The consumption tax was raised to 10%.
Consumption tax applies to this product too.
The government plans to raise the consumption tax next year.
This price includes consumption tax.
You have to pay consumption tax when you shop.
The consumption tax will go up starting next month.