English–Japanese

“purchase” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikōnyū

Example

本を購入しました。hon o kō nyū shi ma shi ta

I purchased a book.

Illustration for 購入 (purchase)

How to say “purchase” in Japanese

“Purchase” in Japanese is 購入 (kōnyū).

Describes obtaining something by paying money for it, with attention to the transaction rather than merely having the item.

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

Example sentences with 購入

購入後は、レシートを大切に保管してください。kō nyū ato wa re shī to o tai setsu ni ho kan shi te ku da sa i

After making a purchase, please keep the receipt safe.

Tips for using 購入

  • 購入 (kōnyū) is more formal than 買う (kau) and often appears on online shopping buttons and in purchase notices.

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