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report

NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. report
2. return (e.g. tax)

Means a declaration or report, especially in legal or official contexts such as filing a tax return or declaring goods at customs. It involves formally notifying an authority of relevant information. This word is important to know for everyday administrative tasks in Japan, especially around tax season.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I double-checked everything, and still left one field blank on the form.

Sentence 2

I keep asking myself, "Is it too late to file now?"

Sentence 3

A friend asked me, "Can you help me file my medical expenses?"

Sentence 4

The report flagged issues with how the profits had been declared.

Sentence 5

An accidental omission on your tax return? That's the worst!