市場
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Base noun form. Refers to the concept of a market, such as a marketplace, stock market, or economic market. Used in contexts like 『市場経済』 (shijō keizai, 'market economy').
Theme
User and their coworker Kenji are discussing weekend plans and local shopping options in Tokyo.
市場
しじょう
market (as a concept)
Culture & SocietyWork & Business
Memory Hook
Imagine a bustling 'market' where people buy and sell goods. The word sounds like 'shi-jō' — think of 'she' (shi) going to the 'market' (jō) to shop.
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『市場』 (shijō, 'market') can refer to physical places like fish markets (e.g., Tsukiji in Tokyo) or abstract concepts like stock markets. Visiting local markets is a popular cultural activity for fresh produce and traditional goods.
Forms
Base: 市場Base noun form. Refers to the concept of a market, such as a marketplace, stock market, or economic market. Used in contexts like 『市場経済』 (shijō keizai, 'market economy').