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synonym Comparative
売上
VS
消費税

Differences Between "売上" and "消費税"

Option A
売上
Meaning
sales, proceeds
Reading
うりあげ (uriage)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
今月の売上は目標を達成した。
This month's sales reached the target.
Option B
消費税
Meaning
consumption tax; sales tax; VAT (Value Added Tax)
Reading
しょうひぜい (shouhizei)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
このTシャツは消費税込みで3300円です。
This T-shirt is 3300 yen including consumption tax.

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Which word fits this context: "(sales, proceeds)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 売上: Refers to the total amount of money received from selling goods or services. Commonly used in business contexts.
- 消費税: 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。
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