商人
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Base noun form. Refers to a person who buys and sells goods, such as a shopkeeper or merchant. Used in contexts like 『商人です』 (shōnin desu, 'I am a merchant').
Theme
In a local market, User chats with Aya, a shopkeeper, about her experiences as a merchant.
商人
しょうにん
trader / shopkeeper / merchant
People & IdentityOccupations & Roles
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'shop man' (商人 shōnin sounds like 'show-nin') who shows you goods to trade — he's a merchant! 'Show-nin' → 商人 (shōnin, 'trader').
Cultural Note
In historical Japan, 『商人』 (shōnin, 'merchant') played a key role in trade and economy, often traveling along routes like the Silk Road. Today, the term is used for shopkeepers or business traders in various industries.
Forms
Base: 商人Base noun form. Refers to a person who buys and sells goods, such as a shopkeeper or merchant. Used in contexts like 『商人です』 (shōnin desu, 'I am a merchant').