税金

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 国民は税金を払う義務があります。▶ —
   Citizens have a duty to pay taxes.
2. 買い物の値段には税金が含まれています。▶ —
   The price of shopping includes tax.

Collocations

Mnemonic

税金 zeikin — 税 (tax, levy) + 金 (money). The money paid to the state — tax. 金 is the same kanji as in K-76's 料金. 税金を払う (to pay taxes) and 消費税 (consumption tax) are extensions. It belongs to social vocabulary alongside P4's 選挙 and K-67's 政治.

Quick check

1. Which K-76 word shares the kanji 金 with 税金?

   • 料金 (ryoukin, fee/fare)
   • 研究 (kenkyuu, research)
   • 知識 (chishiki, knowledge)
   • 季節 (kisetsu, season)