English–Japanese

“online shopping” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitsūhan

Example

通販は便利です。tsū han wa ben ri de su

Online shopping is convenient.

Illustration for 通販 (online shopping)

How to say “online shopping” in Japanese

“Online shopping” in Japanese is 通販 (tsūhan).

Refers to obtaining goods by placing an order through a communication channel instead of buying them directly in a store.

Full entry for 通販: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 通販

忙しいときは、通販で日用品を買います。isoga shi i to ki wa tsū han de nichi yō hin o ka i ma su

When I'm busy, I order everyday items online.

Tips for using 通販

  • Japanese television shopping is often called 通販番組 (tsūhan bangumi), making the word useful beyond website menus.

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