税負担増加
政府は来年度の予算案で税負担増加を抑える方針を示した。
The government indicated its policy to curb the increase in tax burden in next year's budget proposal.
An increase in the amount of tax that individuals or businesses are required to pay.
消費税の引き上げにより、家計の税負担増加が懸念されている。
The increase in consumption tax is raising concerns about a rise in household tax burdens.
法人税の税負担増加が企業の投資意欲を低下させる可能性がある。
An increase in corporate tax burden may reduce companies' willingness to invest.
Often discussed in the context of government policy changes or economic impact assessments.
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Pro Tip
Breaking down compound nouns
For Japanese compound nouns like 税負担増加, split them into individual kanji to understand their literal meanings. 税 (tax), 負担 (burden), 増加 (increase) → 'tax burden increase'. This method helps intermediate learners grasp unfamiliar compounds quickly.
Gold Rule
Context matters for compound nouns
Compound nouns in Japanese often have specialized meanings beyond their literal components. Always check the context (e.g., finance vs. everyday usage) to avoid misinterpretation.
Word Origin
税 (zei, tax) + 負担 (futan, burden) + 増加 (zōka, increase). The compound reflects a straightforward combination of these three nouns to describe the rising financial obligation of taxation.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in economic reports, government documents, and news articles discussing fiscal policy. The term emphasizes the quantitative aspect of taxation rather than qualitative changes in tax structure.