English–Japanese
“trade-in” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajishitadori
Example
古い電話を下取りして、新しい電話を買いました。furu i den wa o shita do ri shi te atara shi i den wa o ka i ma shi ta
I traded in my old phone and bought a new one.
How to say “trade-in” in Japanese
“Trade-in” in Japanese is 下取り (shitadori).
Treats an older item as part of the payment for a newer one, linking the exchange with a reduction in the amount paid.
Example sentences with 下取り
この店では古い車を高く下取りしてくれます。ko no mise de wa furu i kuruma o taka ku shita do ri shi te ku re ma su
This store offers a good trade-in price for old cars.
Tips for using 下取り
- In English, trade-in can mean the old item, the amount credited for it, or the exchange arrangement, so its exact meaning depends on the sentence.