Tidbits (Receipt)

Receipt (Detailed Statement)

Receipts are small pieces of paper in which detailed statements are written. They are not used only in Japan. However, written statements of Japanese receipts are quite unique.

These statements are not only figure such as an amount of charge, change, tax but also much information. We suppose this style is found only in Japan. After this information, we actually look at several "Receipts".


Sample 1

This is a receipt of a famous Japanese convenience store. According to the consecutive order, let's study.

a.  corporate name
b.  address of the shop
c.  telephone number of the shop
d.  date and time of purchase
e.  cash register number issued this receipt
f.  clerk's name in charge of this receipt
g.  receipt
h.  products purchased and charge of them
i.  sum of charge
j.  consumption tax
k.  sum of handed money
l.  sum of change (Clerk doesn't calculate the change.)
m. (explanate later.)
n.  Ad. 
o.  QR code for this ad.

If we try to translate sentences in 'm' position, they will be 'products details you purchased are written in the receipt, and consumption tax is included in the price.'

This means, there are a number of troubles about 'details' and 'consumption tax'. Furthermore, this receipt includes ad. of a promotion. How commercially-minded! They try to advertise to customers who have purchased. 

  
                    

                                                 
Sample 2

Next is a receipt of a famous Japanese discount store. Almost are same as sample 1, so pick up some different points.

A.  name of shop (there isn't address)
B.  clerk's name in charge of the receipt and his family name
C.  (explanate later.)
D.  bar code for a record of the deal
 
The sentences in 'C' position are 'we can be acceptable for return or exchange of goods during one week, and you need to bring this receipt and goods, however, foods, Hanko (seal), opened and used are not acceptable.'

This means, we suppose, there are a number of customers bring back goods they purchased. So, they inform the conditions of acceptance.