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売る

To Sell Something


Meaning

To Sell Something

Word Type

transitive verb, godan verb

Explanation

This word consists of kanji with hiragana attached. Because the hiragana ends with an う sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means sell, and this is a transitive verb meaning to sell something.


Reading

うる

Explanation

You want to sell something, but what? What can you sell that will take the least amount of work? Uni (う)! They're just hanging out in the ocean, ready for the taking. Go scoop some up, watch out for the pointy bits, and sell them for some quick cash!


Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • ものを売る

    to sell things

    ケンカを売る

    to pick a fight

    土地を売る

    to sell land

  • どこに売る

    where to sell

    人に売る

    to sell to a person

    客に売る

    to sell to a customer

  • 店で売る

    to sell at a shop

    スーパーで売る

    to sell at the supermarket

    20円で売る

    to sell at 20 yen

Context Sentences

道に絵を売る人がいました。

There was a person selling pictures on the street.

このバイク、いくらだったら売ってくれますか?

How much would you sell this motorcycle for?

私の心はお金じゃ売らないよ。

I won't sell my heart for money.


Kanji Composition