Japanese word

自販

Pronunciation

Romajijihan

Meaning

  • nounvending

Example

会社は自販の売り上げを伸ばしました。kai sha wa ji han no u ri a ge o no ba shi ma shi ta

The company increased its vending-machine sales.

Illustration for 自販 (vending)

More examples

新しい店舗には自販を置く予定です。atara shi i ten po ni wa ji han o o ku yo tei de su

We plan to install a vending machine at the new store.

Core concept

Describes the automatic sale of goods through a machine, with the focus on the vending process rather than the machine itself.

Common phrases

  • 自販の売り上げji han no u ri a ge

    vending sales

Definition in Japanese

商品を自動販売機で売ることや、その仕組みによる販売。shō hin o ji dō han bai ki de u ru ko to ya so no shi ku mi ni yo ru han bai

Word origin

The shortened noun 自販 (jihan, "vending") comes from 自動販売 (jidō hanbai, "automatic selling"), using 自 (ji, "self") and 販 (han, "selling") to express sales carried out automatically.

Usage tips

  • When 自販 (jihan) appears by itself, nearby words about sales, revenue, or operations commonly supply the setting that makes the shortened form clear.

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