English–Japanese
“import” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiyunyū
Example
日本は外国から小麦を輸入します。nihon wa gai koku ka ra ko mugi o yu nyū shi ma su
Japan imports wheat from other countries.
How to say “import” in Japanese
“Import” in Japanese is 輸入 (yunyū).
輸入 (yunyū) focuses on bringing goods from another country into the country where they will be used or sold.
Example sentences with 輸入
この商品は輸入ではなく、国内で作られています。ko no shō hin wa yu nyū de wa na ku koku nai de tsuku ra re te i ma su
This product is made domestically rather than imported.
Tips for using 輸入
- 輸入 (yunyū) is common in news and business talk, while everyday speakers often describe the same action as buying goods from overseas.