Translation and Meaning of: 販売 - hanbai
The word 「販売」 (hanbai), which means "sale" or "marketing," is composed of two kanji characters: 「販」 (han) and 「売」 (bai). The compound nature of kanji in Japanese is significant, as each individual character contributes its own meaning to the word as a whole. 「販」 refers to "selling" or "marketing" and is generally associated with distribution on a larger scale, while 「売」 also means "to sell," but tends to refer more to the direct act of selling. Together, they form a term that encomes the idea of the entire process of selling and distribution.
Etymologically, the fascinating aspect of the kanji 「販」 is that it integrates the radical 「貝」 (kai, which means "shell" or "coin"). This refers to the ancient use of shells as a medium of exchange, a common practice before the adoption of more standardized forms of money. On the other hand, 「売」 includes the radical 「十」 (jū, which represents "ten") combined with other components, originally symbolizing the exchange or trading of goods for "ten coins" represented symbolically. These etymological roots reflect how, in general, concepts of basic economics were visualized through ancient Japanese writings.
This expression is not limited to the act of selling physical products but can also extend to services and digital transactions, especially in an increasingly globalized and technological world. In the modern context, 「販売」 is often used in different phrases and combinations, such as 「販売員」 (hanbaiin, which means "seller") and 「販売中止」 (hanbaichūshi, which refers to "suspension of sales"). These variations show the flexibility and breadth of the term in contemporary Japanese language.
As part of business and commercial vocabulary, 「販売」 is essential for understanding the business world in Japan. Regardless of the sphere, understanding this term allows for a greater understanding of market dynamics, which are essential for any professional or student in the economic field. Furthermore, its relevance transcends the borders of Japan, reflecting the global importance of economic and cultural exchange.
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Synonyms and similar words
- 販売 (Hanbai) - Sale, Marketing
- 売買 (Urbai) - Buy and sell, transaction
- 販路 (Hanro) - Sales channels
- 販売業 (Hanbai-gyou) - sales sector
- 商売 (Shoubai) - Business, commerce (general)
- 商業 (Shougyou) - Trade, commercial activities (broad)
- 営業 (Eigyou) - Sales operations, commercial activities
- 販促 (Hansoku) - Sales promotion
- 販売員 (Hanbai-in) - Seller, a person who sells
- 販売店 (Hanbai-ten) - Sales store
- 販売量 (Hanbai-ryou) - Volume de vendas
- 販売価格 (Hanbai-kakaku) - Selling price
- 販売戦略 (Hanbai-senryaku) - Sales strategy
- 販売促進 (Hanbai-sokushin) - Sales promotion (focused on specific actions)
- 販売管理 (Hanbai-kanri) - Sales management
- 販売部 (Hanbai-bu) - Sales Department
- 販売先 (Hanbai-saki) - Recipient of the sale
- 販売計画 (Hanbai-keikaku) - Sales plan
Related words
Romaji: hanbai
Kana: はんばい
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n3
Translation / Meaning: sale; commercialization; disclosure
Meaning in English: sale;selling;marketing
Definition: Sale of products, services, etc.
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How to Write in Japanese - (販売) hanbai
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Example Sentences - (販売) hanbai
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Kono shouhin no hanbai wa shuuryou shimashita
The sale of this product was closed.
The sale of this product is over.
- この商品の販売 - Sale of this product
- は - Topic particle
- 終了 - End, finish
- しました - The past form of the verb "する" (to do) is "did."
Kono shouhin wa gentei hanbai desu
This product is of limited sale.
This product is sold limited.
- この商品 - This product
- は - is
- 限定販売 - limited sale
- です - is
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