印紙(いんし)

いんし
noun
revenue stamp
formalmoneylaw
1. revenue stamp
A stamp sold by the government and stuck on documents to pay a tax or fee. Usually 収入印紙(しゅうにゅういんし).
収入印紙(しゅうにゅういんし)を買(か)う。
To buy a revenue stamp.
契約書(けいやくしょ)に印紙(いんし)を貼(は)る。
To put a revenue stamp on the contract.
パスポートの申請(しんせい)には、手数料(てすうりょう)として印紙(いんし)が必要(ひつよう)だ。
Applying for a passport requires revenue stamps to pay the fee.

Common collocations

  • 収入印紙(しゅうにゅういんし): revenue stamp (the full name)
  • 印紙(いんし)を貼(は)る: to affix a stamp
  • 印紙税(いんしぜい): stamp duty

Cultural note

  • Contracts and receipts above a set amount need a stamp. Stamps are sold at post offices and at many convenience stores.
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Added 2026.9.30 7:10 · Revised 2026.9.30 7:13
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