How to say "Consumption" in Japanese

When translating "consumption" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 消費 and 消費税. In Japanese, 消費 (しょうひ (shōhi)) is typically associated with "consumption; spending; expenditure" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to consuming resources, goods, energy, or spending time/capacity. Often used as 消費者 or エネルギー消費. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Consumption! "I consume all my thoughts thinking about Haruka-san!" ...っ! T-To consume your thoughts on me! B-But since my brain is also consumed 100% by you, I permit that spending! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『しょうひ（消費）よ！『僕の思考エネルギーは、毎日ハルカさんのことを考えることで消費されています！』って…っ！そんな恥ずかしいこと真顔で言うなんてバカ！でも…私の頭の中もあんたでいっぱいなんだからね！』. On the other hand, 消費税 (しょうひぜい (shouhizei)) maps to "consumption tax; sales tax; VAT (Value Added Tax)" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents This term refers to the tax added to goods and services purchased in Japan. Currently, it is 10%. Used frequently when discussing prices or shopping. 「消費税」は、日本で商品やサービスを購入する際に加えられる税金のことです。現在10%です。買い物や価格について話す際によく使われます。. A literal translation of "consumption" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!