購買
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Noun meaning 'purchase' or 'buying'. Often used in compound words like 『購買部』 (kōbai-bu, 'purchasing department').
Theme
At a company meeting, User discusses procurement strategies with their manager, Mr. Tanaka, focusing on purchasing decisions.
購買
こうばい
purchase, buy
Everyday Life & SurvivalShopping & Money Use
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'co-op' store where you purchase goods. 'Co-op' sounds like '購買' (kōbai, 'purchase') — think of buying at a cooperative!
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『購買』 (kōbai) is often used in formal or business contexts, such as in company procurement or school co-op stores, where students purchase supplies.
Forms
Base: 購買Noun meaning 'purchase' or 'buying'. Often used in compound words like 『購買部』 (kōbai-bu, 'purchasing department').