Japanese word

安値

Pronunciation

Romajiyasune

Meaning

  • nounlow price

Example

この店は安値で有名です。ko no mise wa yasu ne de yū mei de su

This store is known for its low prices.

Illustration for 安値 (low price)

More examples

この中古車は予想より安値で落札されました。ko no chū ko sha wa yo sō yo ri yasu ne de raku satsu sa re ma shi ta

This used car was sold at a lower price than expected.

Core concept

Describes a price set below the usual level, with attention focused on the amount rather than the item's quality.

Common phrases

  • 安値で買うyasu ne de ka u

    buy at a low price

  • 安値で売るyasu ne de u ru

    sell at a low price

Similar words

低価格teikakaku: A price level below the usual level for similar goods or services.
特価tokka: A specially set low price offered for a product, period, or purpose.
割安wariyasu: A price that is low relative to the value or quality received.
格安kakuyasu: A price far below the usual level, often presented as a bargain.

Definition in Japanese

商品やサービスなどの、通常よりも低い価格。shō hin ya sā bi su na do no tsū jō yo ri mo hiku i ka kaku

Word origin

安値 (yasune) combines 安 (yasu, "low or inexpensive") and 値 (ne, "price or value") to form a noun meaning a low price.

Usage tips

  • Unlike English "cheap," 安値 (yasune) focuses on a low price and does not by itself suggest that the item is poorly made.

Other meanings

  • bargain pricenoun

Opposites

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