消費税

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: Written 消費税 and read しょうひぜい, it is a tax charged on the consumption of goods and services.
• Basic usage: It appears in a tax-inclusive price tag and in checking the calculation method before totaling a bill.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Tax amount versus displayed price
  • Whether the listed price already includes the tax determines the final payment.