English–Japanese
“auction” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiōkushon
Example
これはオークションです。ko re wa ō ku sho n de su
This is an auction.
How to say “auction” in Japanese
“Auction” in Japanese is オークション (ōkushon).
Describes a sale in which people compete by offering prices and the item goes to the highest bidder.
Example sentences with オークション
父は週末にオークションで古い時計を買いました。chichi wa shū matsu ni ō ku sho n de furu i tokei o ka i ma shi ta
My father bought an old watch at an auction on the weekend.
Tips for using オークション
- In Japanese, オークション (ōkushon) can refer to online bidding as well as an in-person sale, so the word does not specify the venue.