免税(めんぜい)

めんぜい
noun
tax-free; duty-free
shoppingtravel
1. tax-free; tax exemption; duty-free
The exemption from taxes, particularly consumption tax for foreign visitors or customs duties at airports.
免税(めんぜい)で買(か)い物(もの)ができる。
You can shop tax-free.
免税(めんぜい)手続(てつづ)きはどこでできますか。
Where can I complete the tax-free procedure?
空港(くうこう)の免税(めんぜい)店(てん)でお土産(みやげ)を買(か)った。
I bought souvenirs at the duty-free shop in the airport.

免税(めんぜい) refers to tax exemption, especially for tourists.

Common collocations

Usage

  • Available to foreign tourists in Japan
  • Requires passport and minimum purchase amount
  • Look for "Tax Free" signs in stores

Related words

Related Words

Antonym: 課税(かぜい) (taxation)
Synonym: 非課税(ひかぜい) (tax-exempt; non-taxable)
Related: 消費税(しょうひぜい) (consumption tax)
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Added 2026.2.3 15:53 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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