Japanese word

値引き

Pronunciation

Romajinebiki

Meaning

  • noundiscount

Example

交渉すると値引きしてくれます。kō shō su ru to ne bi ki shi te ku re ma su

They will give you a discount if you negotiate.

Illustration for 値引き (discount)

More examples

この店では学生には値引きがあります。ko no mise de wa gaku sei ni wa ne bi ki ga a ri ma su

This store offers discounts to students.

Core concept

Describes making the stated price of something lower, whether through a sale or an agreement with the buyer.

Common phrases

  • 値引きをするne bi ki o su ru

    give a discount

  • 値引きを求めるne bi ki o moto me ru

    ask for a discount

  • 大幅な値引きō haba na ne bi ki

    a large discount

Similar words

割引waribiki: A price reduction often expressed as a percentage or a fixed amount.
値下げnesage: A lowering of the listed price of a product or service.

Definition in Japanese

商品の価格を、もとの金額より安くすること。shō hin no ka kaku o mo to no kin gaku yo ri yasu ku su ru ko to

Word origin

値引き (nebiki, "discount") combines 値 (ne, "price") and 引き (hiki, "pulling"), the noun form of 引く (hiku, "to pull"), expressing a price being pulled down.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Japanese shopping, 値引き (nebiki) can describe both a negotiated price cut and a marked-down price, so it covers more than bargaining alone.

Opposites

Related words

  • 値引きするnebikisurudiscountverb

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