Translation guide
A tax on real estate or land, typically paid annually to local governments. In Japan, this is primarily 固定資産税 (kotei shisan zei), with related terms for urban planning tax and acquisition tax.
The standard annual tax levied on owners of land, houses, or other fixed assets.
The main property tax in Japan, assessed annually on land, buildings, and depreciable assets. Paid by the owner as of January 1 each year.
固定資産税は毎年1月1日現在の所有者に課税されます。
Property tax is levied on the owner as of January 1 each year.
今年の固定資産税の納税通知書が届いた。
I received this year's property tax bill.
Often combined as a single payment. 都市計画税 is an additional tax in urban areas for city planning projects.
固定資産税・都市計画税の合計額はいくらですか？
What is the total amount of property tax and city planning tax?
A one-time tax paid when purchasing land or buildings.
A prefectural tax imposed when acquiring land or buildings, whether by purchase, construction, or gift. Not an annual tax.
家を買ったら不動産取得税がかかります。
When you buy a house, you have to pay real estate acquisition tax.
A broad term covering various taxes on real estate, often used in translation or explanation.
Literally 'property tax', but this term is rarely used in modern Japan. It may refer to historical taxes or be used in general discussions. Not the standard term for annual property tax.
Do not use this for the standard annual property tax; use 固定資産税 instead.
財産税は戦後一時的に導入されました。
A property tax was temporarily introduced after the war.
固定資産税 is an annual tax on ownership, while 不動産取得税 is a one-time tax on acquisition. If you're talking about the yearly bill, use 固定資産税.
The direct translation '財産税' is not the standard term for property tax in Japan. It may cause confusion. Stick to 固定資産税 for the annual tax.