Japanese word

取引

Pronunciation

Romajitorihiki

Meaning

  • nounbusiness

Example

あの会社とは長年取引しています。a no gai sha to wa naga nen torihiki shi te i ma su

We have done business with that company for many years.

Illustration for 取引 (business)

More examples

現金での取引は受け付けていません。gen kin de no torihiki wa u ke tsu ke te i ma se n

We do not accept cash transactions.

Core concept

Expresses business dealings as a mutual exchange in which parties provide something and receive something in return.

Common phrases

  • 取引をするtorihiki o su ru

    do business

  • 取引を行うtorihiki o okona u

    conduct business

  • 取引を確認するtorihiki o kaku nin su ru

    confirm a transaction

Similar words

商取引shōtorihiki: A business transaction involving the exchange of goods, services, or money.
売買baibai: The act of buying and selling goods or property.
交易kōeki: Formal trade involving the exchange of goods, often between regions or countries.

Definition in Japanese

商品やサービスなどを相手と交換し、売買などの関係を持つこと。shō hin ya sā bi su na do o ai te to kō kan shi bai bai na do no kan kei o mo tsu ko to

Word origin

取引 (torihiki) combines 取る (toru, "take") with 引く (hiku, "draw back"), describing an exchange where each side takes and gives.

Usage tips

  • In company contexts, 取引 (torihiki) can refer to an ongoing business relationship as well as a single exchange.

Other meanings

  • dealingsnoun
  • transactionnoun

Related words

  • 取引するtorihikisurutradeverb

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