Japanese Conversation · Level 126
60 words
Japanese word
税理士
Pronunciation
Romajizeirishi
Meaning
- nountax accountant
Example
父は税理士に相談します。chichi wa zei ri shi ni sō dan shi ma su
My father consults a tax accountant.
More examples
確定申告の前に、税理士に書類を確認してもらいます。kaku tei shin koku no mae ni zei ri shi ni sho rui o kaku nin shi te mo ra i ma su
Before filing my tax return, I have a tax accountant check my documents.
Core concept
Describes a qualified specialist who helps people and businesses meet their tax obligations correctly.
Common phrases
税理士に相談するzei ri shi ni sō dan su ru
consult a tax accountant
税理士を探すzei ri shi o saga su
look for a tax accountant
税理士に依頼するzei ri shi ni i rai su ru
hire a tax accountant
Similar words
会計士kaikeishi: A professional who works with financial records and may provide broader accounting services.
Definition in Japanese
納税者に代わって税務の相談や申告を行う資格を持つ専門家。nō zei sha ni ka wa tte zei mu no sō dan ya shin koku o okona u shi kaku o mo tsu sen mon ka
Word origin
The word 税理士 (zeirishi) consists of 税 (zei, "tax"), 理 (ri, "manage") and 士 (shi, "specialist"), meaning a specialist who manages tax matters.
Usage tips
- The title 税理士 (zeirishi) is used for a regulated profession in Japan, while accountant is a wider term that can cover broader financial work.