還付金
kanpukin
In Japanese, the phrase for tax refund is 還付金 (kanpukin).
The term refers to the amount of money the government returns to a taxpayer who has paid an excess of tax. It is a noun typically used when discussing tax returns or within official government communications.
How do you pronounce it?
kanpukin
Did you know?
- The phrase 還付金 is often used in scams where fraudsters impersonate tax officials to trick people into revealing bank details. These 'kanpukin' scams are so common that the Japanese government frequently issues public warnings about them.
- In Japan, the process of receiving a 還付金 often involves a 'kakutei shinkoku', a deadline-driven filing period in February and March that creates a national season of bureaucratic stress.
- The phrase 還付金 is a 'kango' word, meaning it is a compound derived from Classical Chinese. This gives it a stiff and authoritative tone that is typical of Japanese bureaucratic and legal language.
Examples in context
- 明日、税金の払い戻しがあるんだ！嬉しい！(あした、ぜいきんのはらいもどしがあるんだ！うれしい！)I have a tax refund tomorrow! I'm so excited!
- 還付金が振り込まれました。Kanpukin ga furikomaremashita.The tax refund was deposited into my account.
- 還付金の額を確認してください。Kanpukin no gaku o kakunin shite kudasai.Please check the amount of the tax refund.
- 還付金はいつ届きますか？Kanpukin wa itsu todokimasu ka?When will the tax refund arrive?
Example conversation
Yui and Yota are talking about their finances at home.
- 結衣 Yui還付金はもう届いた？Kanpukin wa mou todoita?Has the tax refund arrived yet?
- 陽太 Yotaうん、今日口座に入っていたよ。Un, kyou kouza ni haitte ita yo.Yes, it went into my account today.
- 結衣 Yuiよかったね、陽太さん。Yokatta ne, Yota-san.That's good, Yota.
- 陽太 Yota少し嬉しいよ。Sukoshi ureshii yo.I'm a little happy.
