Japanese word

印紙

Pronunciation

Romajiinshi

Meaning

  • nounrevenue stamp

Example

契約書に印紙を貼ります。kei yaku sho ni in shi o ha ri ma su

I attach a revenue stamp to the contract.

Illustration for 印紙 (revenue stamp)

More examples

この書類には印紙が必要です。ko no sho rui ni wa in shi ga hitsu yō de su

This document requires a revenue stamp.

Core concept

Refers to a paper stamp placed on certain documents to show that the required tax has been paid.

Common phrases

  • 印紙を貼るin shi o ha ru

    affix a revenue stamp

  • 印紙を買うin shi o ka u

    buy a revenue stamp

Similar words

収入印紙shūnyūinshi: The official term for a stamp that shows tax has been paid on certain documents.

Definition in Japanese

契約書などの文書に貼り付けて印紙税を納めたことを示す証票。kei yaku sho na do no bun sho ni ha ri tsu ke te in shi zei o osa me ta ko to o shime su shō hyō

Word origin

The compound combines 印 (in, "seal") and 紙 (shi, "paper"), giving the sense of a paper seal used for an official payment.

Usage tips

  • A contract can require 印紙 (inshi) under Japanese tax rules, so attaching one is a formal step linked to the document itself rather than to mailing it.

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