Translation and Meaning of: 税務署 - zeimusho

If you are learning Japanese or have curiosity about related to government and istration, you may have come across the word 税務署 (ぜいむしょ). In this article, we will explore its meaning, origin, and how it is used in everyday Japanese. Additionally, we will see tips for memorizing this term and its cultural context. Here at Suki Nihongo, our goal is to provide accurate and useful information for those who want to master the language.

税務署 means "Tax Office" in English.

The word 税務署 (ぜいむしょ) is composed of three kanji: 税 (tax), 務 (service/task), and 署 (office/agency). Together, they form the term that means "tax agency" or "tax office." In Japan, this is the institution responsible for the collection and supervision of taxes, equivalent to the Federal Revenue in Brazil.

Unlike more everyday words, 税務署 does not appear as often in informal conversations. Its use is more related to bureaucratic contexts, such as tax declarations or tax guidance. Nonetheless, it is an important term for those living in Japan or dealing with official documents.

Origin and structure of the word

The formation of 税務署 follows a common pattern in Japanese, where kanjis are combined to create specific in technical areas. The kanji 署, for example, appears in other words related to public offices, such as 警察署 (けいさつしょ - police station). This structure helps to identify the meaning even for those who are still learning.

It is worth noting that, although 税務署 is the standard form, some people may colloquially shorten it to 税署 (ぜいしょ). However, in official documents and formal communications, the full version is always preferred.

How to memorize and use 税務署

An effective way to reinforce this word is to associate it with practical situations. For example, if you live in Japan, you will likely need to visit the 税務署 to resolve tax issues. Creating flashcards with sentences like "昨日、税務署に行きました" (Yesterday, I went to the tax agency) can aid in learning.

Another tip is to pay attention to the radicals of kanjis. The character 税 (tax) contains the radical 禾 (rice ear), which was historically linked to taxes paid in grain. This small historical connection can make memorization more interesting and lasting.

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Synonyms and similar words

  • 税務局 (Zeimu-kyoku) - Revenue Agency, usually it

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税務署

Romaji: zeimusho
Kana: ぜいむしょ
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n1

Translation / Meaning: tax office

Meaning in English: tax office

Definition: A government office that collects and manages national and local government taxes.

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How to Write in Japanese - (税務署) zeimusho

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Example Sentences - (税務署) zeimusho

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税務署に申告書を提出しなければなりません。

Zeimusho ni shinkokusho o teishutsu shinakereba narimasen

You must send an income tax statement to the tax office.

  • 税務署 - the responsible body for tax istration in Japan
  • に - particle indicating destination or location
  • 申告書 - tax declaration
  • を - Particle indicating the direct object of the sentence
  • 提出 - presentation or delivery
  • しなければなりません - expression that indicates obligation or necessity to do something

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