小売
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Noun referring to the sale of goods to consumers. Often used in business contexts, e.g., 『小売業』 (kourigyou, 'retail industry').
Theme
At a local café, User and their friend Ken, who works in business, discuss career paths and industries. Ken asks about User's interest in different sectors.
小売
こうり
retail
Culture & SocietyWork & Business
Memory Hook
Imagine a small shop selling goods directly to customers — that's retail. Think of 'kouri' (小売) as 'core retail' where you buy small items.
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『小売』 (kouri, 'retail') is a key sector with many small family-owned shops called 『個人商店』 (kojin shouten, 'individual stores') alongside large chains like 『コンビニ』 (konbini, 'convenience stores').
Forms
Base: 小売Noun referring to the sale of goods to consumers. Often used in business contexts, e.g., 『小売業』 (kourigyou, 'retail industry').