1An increase in taxes; raising the amount or rate of a tax (often by the government).
政府は来年度から消費税の増税を検討している。
The government is considering a consumption tax increase starting next fiscal year.
増税のニュースに市民から反対の声が上がった。
Citizens raised objections to the news of the tax increase.
公的支出を賄うために段階的な増税が提案された。
A phased tax increase was proposed to cover public expenditures.