Japanese word

特売

Pronunciation

Romajitokubai

Meaning

  • nounbargain sale

Example

スーパーで特売をしています。sū pā de toku bai o shi te i ma su

The supermarket is having a bargain sale.

Illustration for 特売 (bargain sale)

More examples

新聞の折り込みチラシで特売の日時を確認しました。shin bun no o ri ko mi chi ra shi de toku bai no nichi ji o kaku nin shi ma shi ta

I checked the date and time of the bargain sale in a newspaper insert.

Core concept

Describes selling goods at a specially reduced price for a limited sale period.

Common phrases

  • 特売をするtoku bai o su ru

    hold a bargain sale

  • 特売のチラシtoku bai no chi ra shi

    bargain sale flyer

  • 特売の日toku bai no hi

    bargain sale day

Similar words

バーゲンbāgen: A sale that offers goods at lower prices, often for a limited period.
セールsēru: A sales event where goods are offered at reduced prices.
安売りyasuuri: Selling goods at prices lower than usual.

Definition in Japanese

商品を通常より安い価格で売ること。shō hin o tsū jō yo ri yasu i ka kaku de u ru ko to

Word origin

The compound 特売 (tokubai) combines 特 (toku, "special") and 売 (bai, "sell"), giving the sense of selling goods at a special price.

Usage tips

  • Japanese supermarkets often print 特売 (tokubai) on signs to mark products offered at specially reduced prices.

Opposites

Related words

  • 特売するtokubaisurusell at a bargain priceverb

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