商売
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Base noun form. Refers to the activity of trading, doing business, or commerce in general. Can be used in phrases like 『商売をする』 (shoubai o suru, 'to do business') or as a standalone term for commercial activities.
Theme
At a small café, User meets with Tanaka-san, a local shop owner, to discuss business trends and challenges in the neighborhood.
商売
しょうばい
trade / business / commerce
Culture & SocietyWork & Business
Memory Hook
Think of a 'shop' (商売 shoubai sounds like 'shop buy') where trade happens — it's all about business! 'Shop buy' → 商売 (shoubai, 'trade / Business / Commerce').
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, 『商売』 (shoubai, 'trade / Business / Commerce') is a key concept in traditional and modern economies, often associated with small family-run shops or larger commercial enterprises, emphasizing customer service and trust.
Forms
Base: 商売Base noun form. Refers to the activity of trading, doing business, or commerce in general. Can be used in phrases like 『商売をする』 (shoubai o suru, 'to do business') or as a standalone term for commercial activities.