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売
On'yomi
バイ
BAI
Kun'yomi
う.る・う.れる
uru / ureru
sell
Details
Strokes7
Frequency#202
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Old Form賣
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Strokes7
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of samurai and abbreviated buy. Selling things.
Symbolism
Sale, selling, revenue. Represents commerce.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
薄利多売
はくりたばい
small profits and quick returns; small profits and quick returns
商売繁盛
しょうばいはんじょう
thriving (prosperous) business; rush of business; thriving (prosperous) business
Proverbs & Idioms
売り言葉に買い言葉
うりことばにかいことば
Harsh words invite harsh words
Tit for tat in verbal exchanges