Japanese word

流通

Pronunciation

Romajiryūtsū

Meaning

  • noundistribution

Example

この商品は全国で流通しています。ko no shō hin wa zen koku de ryū tsū shi te i ma su

This product is distributed nationwide.

Illustration for 流通 (distribution)

More examples

大雪で商品の流通が一時止まりました。ō yuki de shō hin no ryū tsū ga ichi ji to ma ri ma shi ta

The distribution of goods temporarily stopped because of heavy snow.

Core concept

Describes goods moving through connected channels from producers to consumers and becoming widely available.

Common phrases

  • 流通を促すryū tsū o unaga su

    promote distribution

  • 流通を止めるryū tsū o to me ru

    halt distribution

Similar words

物流butsuryū: The organized movement of goods through warehouses, transport, and other supply systems.
販路hanro: The channels used to bring goods to buyers and support their sale.

Definition in Japanese

商品などが生産者から消費者へ移り、売買を通じて広く行き渡ること。shō hin na do ga sei san sha ka ra shō hi sha e utsu ri bai bai o tsū ji te hiro ku i ki wata ru ko to

Word origin

流通 (ryūtsū) combines 流 (ryū, "flow") and 通 (tsū, "pass"), expressing the movement of goods through society.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese business talk, 流通 (ryūtsū) often includes both the movement of goods and the network of wholesalers, retailers, and other sales channels.

Other meanings

  • circulationnoun

Opposites

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