English–Japanese
“tax increase” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajizōzei
Example
政府は来年、増税を実施します。sei fu wa rai nen zō zei o jis shi shi ma su
The government will raise taxes next year.
How to say “tax increase” in Japanese
“Tax increase” in Japanese is 増税 (zōzei).
Marks a policy change that makes people or businesses pay more tax through a higher rate or an added tax.
Example sentences with 増税
専門家は増税による家計への負担を懸念しています。sen mon ka wa zō zei ni yo ru ka kei e no fu tan o ke nen shi te i ma su
Experts are concerned about the burden that a tax increase places on household finances.
Tips for using 増税
- Japanese news often uses 増税 (zōzei) in formal policy contexts, while everyday English more often says "raise taxes" or "a tax increase," making register a useful distinction.