Meaning and Usage
"徴収" (ちょうしゅう) means "collection" or "levy," typically referring to the act of collecting money such as taxes, fees, or charges. It is a formal term often used in official or legal contexts.
Common Contexts
You will frequently see "徴収" used when talking about government or organizational collection of taxes, fees, or fines. For example, "税金を徴収する" means "to collect taxes."
Collocations and Patterns
- 徴収する: to collect or levy (taxes, fees)
- 税金を徴収する: to collect taxes
- 料金を徴収する: to charge fees
- 徴収された金額: the amount collected
Register and Nuance
"徴収" is a formal noun and verb (when combined with する). It is not used in casual conversation but appears in news, official documents, and formal speech.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "徴収" with "収集" (しゅうしゅう), which means "gathering" or "collecting" but usually refers to physical objects or data rather than money or fees. Remember, "徴収" is specifically about collecting money or charges.