関税（かんぜい、kanzei）
- customs duty

関税 関税 is a Japanese word that translates to "tariff," "customs duty," or "import duty" in English. It refers to a tax imposed on goods when they are imported into a country. This tax is levied by the government and is a significant part of international trade regulations. The purpose of 関税 関税 can vary, but common reasons include: raising revenue for the government, protecting domestic industries from foreign competition, and regulating the flow of goods across borders. The amount of the 関税 関税 depends on factors such as the type of goods, their value, and the trade agreements between countries.

⚫︎輸入する商品に高い関税 《関税がかかる。》 Translation: High customs duties are levied on imported goods. ⚫︎関税 《関税率が引き上げられた。》 Translation: The tariff rate was raised. ⚫︎関税 《関税を支払う必要があります。》 Translation: You need to pay the customs duty.

You would use 関税 関税 when discussing international trade, imports, exports, and government policies related to the movement of goods across national borders. It’s a common term in business, economics, and legal contexts. You'll hear this word when talking about the price of goods brought into a country, and discussions about trade agreements and policies.

関税 関税 is typically written using the kanji 関 (kan - meaning "related," "connection," or "barrier") and 税 (zei - meaning "tax"). The reading is かんぜい in hiragana. There are no alternative ways to write this word. The okurigana (hiragana suffixes) are not applicable in this case.

There aren't many direct synonyms for 関税 関税 in Japanese, as it is a specific technical term. However, related words might include: ⚫︎輸入税 (yunyuuzei) - import tax ⚫︎税金 (zeikin) - tax

There aren't any direct antonyms for 関税 関税. The opposite concept would be something like "tax exemption" or "duty-free," but there isn’t a single word to directly express that.

日本は、多くの商品を輸入する際に関税 《関税をかけている。》 ・Translation: Japan imposes tariffs when importing many products. ・Explanation: This sentence illustrates the use of 関税 関税 in the context of import policies, showing that a country levies tariffs.

貿易協定によって、一部の商品に対する関税 《関税が削減された。》 ・Translation: Tariffs on some products were reduced due to the trade agreement. ・Explanation: This sentence demonstrates how trade agreements affect 関税 関税, by reducing them on certain goods.

The word 関税 関税 is a compound word. 関 originally referred to "barrier" or "checkpoint," and 税 means "tax." The combination of these characters implies a tax levied at a point of "barrier" or where goods cross a border. This reflects the function of 関税 関税 as a tax collected when goods cross national boundaries.