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“vending” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajijihan

Example

会社は自販の売り上げを伸ばしました。kai sha wa ji han no u ri a ge o no ba shi ma shi ta

The company increased its vending-machine sales.

Illustration for 自販 (vending)

How to say “vending” in Japanese

“Vending” in Japanese is 自販 (jihan).

Describes the automatic sale of goods through a machine, with the focus on the vending process rather than the machine itself.

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

Example sentences with 自販

新しい店舗には自販を置く予定です。atara shi i ten po ni wa ji han o o ku yo tei de su

We plan to install a vending machine at the new store.

Tips for using 自販

  • When 自販 (jihan) appears by itself, nearby words about sales, revenue, or operations commonly supply the setting that makes the shortened form clear.

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