Japanese word

バーゲン

Pronunciation

Romajibāgen

Meaning

  • nounbargain

Example

バーゲンで服を安く買いました。bā ge n de fuku o yasu ku ka i ma shi ta

I bought clothes cheaply at the bargain sale.

Illustration for バーゲン (bargain)

More examples

この靴はバーゲンで買いました。ko no kutsu wa bā ge n de ka i ma shi ta

I bought these shoes at a bargain price.

Core concept

It centers on getting something for less money than its usual value, often through a special sale.

Common phrases

  • バーゲンセールbā ge n sē ru

    bargain sale

  • バーゲン価格bā ge n ka kaku

    bargain price

Similar words

セールsēru: A sale event during which goods are sold for less than their usual prices.
安売りyasuuri: The act of selling goods cheaply, often to attract buyers or clear stock.
特売tokubai: A limited sale that offers particular goods at specially reduced prices.

Definition in Japanese

商品を通常より安い価格で売ること。また、その販売や商品。shō hin o tsū jō yo ri yasu i ka kaku de u ru ko to ma ta so no han bai ya shō hin

Word origin

The Japanese loanword バーゲン (bāgen) comes from English bargain, which entered English through Anglo-French bargaigner, meaning to trade or haggle.

Usage tips

  • In English, bargain can also mean an agreement reached through negotiation, while バーゲン (bāgen) in Japanese usually names a discount sale.

Other meanings

  • salenoun

Opposites

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