Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Wholesale

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Kanji Story

Imagine a person using a broom to move a pile of goods. This person represents a wholesaler who is responsible for unloading and distributing goods in large amounts.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '卸' is a part of the advanced level N1 JLPT exam. Understanding its meaning and readings is important for comprehension in business and commercial contexts.

Example Sentences

• 卸売り業者から商品を仕入れる。

  Source products from wholesale distributors.

  おろしうりぎょうしゃからしょうひんをしいれる。

  oroshi urigyousha kara shouhin o shiireru.

  Pronunciation

• この店は業務用の食品を卸しています。

  This store wholesales food products for business use.

  このみせはぎょうむようのしょくひんをおろしています。

  kono mise wa gyoumu you no shokuhin o oroshiteimasu.

  Pronunciation

• 新しい商品が卸されました。

  New products have been wholesaled.

  あたらしいしょうひんがおろされました。

  atarashii shouhin ga orosaremashita.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '卸' is a commonly used character in business and commercial contexts, thus it appears in the advanced levels of JLPT.
• Pay attention to the different readings and their nuances, such as 'おろ.す' meaning 'to unload' and 'シャ' used in compound words and loanwords.
• Understanding the concept of wholesale and its related vocabulary is crucial for the JLPT.
• Practicing writing the kanji helps in recognizing it and distinguishing similar characters.

Usage in Japanese Names

• The kanji '卸' is not commonly used in personal names, but it can occasionally appear in certain family names related to businesses or occupations in the wholesale industry.