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Keyword
sell
Info
FrequencyTop 500-600
Type
Kyōiku (2nd grade) 
?
Shinjitai ?
KankenLevel 9
Heisig345
Old form賣
Readings
う
(64%)
ばい
(32%)
うり
(2%)
Composed of
士
professional
冖
roof without a chimney
儿
legs
Mnemonic

A professional is someone who goes out and sells his services to those who'd rather rest their legs underneath their cozy roof instead of doing the work themselves.

Used in kanji (3 in total)
続
continue
読
read
涜
desecrate
Used in vocabulary (633 in total)
to sell; to betray; to sell out (one's friend, country, etc.); to make (oneself) known; to establish (a reputation) for oneself; to pick (a fight, quarrel, etc.)
to sell (well); to be well known; to be popular; to be famous
trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession
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Examples (200 in total)
No, are there even people who sell stones in the first place?
I wonder if I should just sell it.
I said I wouldn't sell it.
Does that mean they sold me out?
Would they sell something like that?
That being the case, I can't do anything like selling out the organization here.
This is the map to the shop selling horses.
If it really comes down to it, I'll have no choice but to sell the house.
They didn't sell bread or bento.
The two decided to go sell their equipment.
Because my family is in business.
In this line of work, you meet all kinds of people.
It's a tough line of work.
Doubting people is my job.
Trust is the lifeblood of business.
They say it's impossible as a business.
In business, being number one is what matters most.
Business has been terrible lately.
From what I hear, it seems he has gotten into some kind of business.
But this won't sell.
We sold this much today.
The more you make, the more it sells.
I want to be popular and recognized too.
How many copies did it sell last year?
My name's already well known anyway, so that's nothing new.
It isn't selling. It's just on display in the shop.
I will make it a work that sells.
A weapon shop that makes weak weapons does not sell well.
Because they're the ones picking fights with us!
Because you picked a fight!
Don't you dare go picking fights.
You'll be famous all over the world.
If you go to a convenience store, they sell it.
Business at the new shop has finally gotten into gear, too.
Well, it might be fine if you're just enjoying it personally, but selling it probably wouldn't be allowed.
In these ten days, we managed to sell more than a thousand meals.
We have unsold goods sitting idle in the warehouse.
We can't carelessly encroach on their business and provoke a backlash.
I also remember selling two copies of the same book.
Is a market even necessary when all you do is buy and sell?
This company has a monopoly on selling the parts.
Alternatively, you can sell it and get a large amount of money.
It's pointless if it doesn't sell.
I want to sell it worldwide at a fair price.
Ah, is it the usual vegetable vendor lady?
Even that vegetable vendor forgave me after I apologized properly.
The biggest selling point is that you can jump directly into the sea from there.
In such a case, it is necessary to buy water from a water vendor.
I hear that's the selling point of this game.
Don't believe the rumor that she's selling herself.
She was selling herself to pay off her debts.
In other words, he closed down his business himself.
But when I looked it up, it seems they sell a simplified model.
Now, how are the sales?
This year's sales were below expectations.
This year's sales exceeded last year's.
Sales fell sharply this year.
It is said that sales have been improving by doing agency sales.
Sales have their ups and downs.
Sales are also very good.
The shop had been fiddling its sales figures.
It has already significantly exceeded the previous day's sales.
Wasn't that book supposed to be released next week?
It hasn't been released for sale yet, right?
The third installment of the popular series has gone on sale.
It is the new bread that was released for sale the other day.
However, since I plan to sell it as a recipe collection, please keep it a secret from others.
Hmm, this is a town where business is thriving.
Street vending is prohibited here.
For our part, too, it's a shame we missed the chance to sell it.
I have gathered opinions from the sales floor.
I sold all my old CDs.
It is a problem on the sales side, not on the user side.
This book sold a million copies.
A new model of smartphone goes on sale next month.
My little sister sold me out in an instant!?
Thanks to your kindness, we were able to resume business.
We have unsold goods sitting in the warehouse.
Sales this month are lackluster.
The launch price was three yen fifty sen apiece.
This shop sells its own exclusive merchandise.
Because I am involved in business.
My father runs a sales business.
It seems that the items available for buying and selling at this store will change in the future.
Direct buying and selling is prohibited.
It seems that one cannot understand the breadth of the world by only trading fish.
This painting sold for 100 million yen.
Where is the smartphone accessories section?
Sales rose 10% compared with last year.
This month's sales made up the deficit.
Sales began to decline in the third year, and production was scaled down.
There is a young employee with very good sales performance.
Horses with good bloodlines sell for high prices.
Even if you sold it, you'd get a thousand yen at most.
Sales for this term came in as forecast.
Toyota cars sell even if left alone.
Of course, we also sell cookies for takeout.
It is strangely expensive for fruit sold at the market.
I sold the clothes that had been sitting unused at home at a flea market.
He snatched the shop's takings and ran off.
If you sell it, it should fetch a decent price.
They sell various kinds of goods at that store.
They sell meat at that store.
They sell meat at this store.
This book is not sold here.
This book is sold here.
I want to sell everything in this room.
The shop sells a variety of goods.
The man sold his soul to the devil.
I have no intention of selling it.
I can't sell that to you.
A lot of people are now trying to sell their houses.
Why did you sell your house?
I already sold that.
I have to sell it today.
What are you selling?
I decided to sell it.
We have to sell our house.
I'm seriously thinking of selling my house.
Will you sell your house to him?
He promised to sell.
He wants to sell his car, and I want to buy one.
She sold him her car.
Will you sell your car to me?
I sold the books.
Selling cars is my job.
I sold the picture for 20,000 yen.
Can you sell the book to me for 500 yen?
The boy was sold into slavery.
At that store, they deal in fish and meat.
That store sells meat and fish.
They are selling fish and meat.
My father used to own a store dealing in meat and fish.
They sell fish and meat.
Do they sell bread at that store?
He sold all his land.
The novel has sold almost 20,000 copies.
They sell shoes at that store.
Only girls' shoes are sold here.
This store sells vegetables.
She sells vegetables.
I sold my books cheaply.
I sold the best jewel that I had.
She sells food.
Half her goods were sold cheap.
Do they sell notebooks at that store?
I sell clothes online.
How's business?
Business is business.
His business is doing well.
What is his business?
He is no longer in business.
His failure in business compelled him to sell his house.
He has experience in business.
He wants to engage in business.
He has set up a new business.
I figure that she will succeed in her business.
The ultimate question for me is whether I like business.
Ten years ago, such business would have been a success.
He was experienced in business.
That store sells newspapers and magazines.
This book sells well in Japan.
This type of mobile phone sells well.
This house will not sell as it stands.
This book sells well.
This book ought to be a good seller.
This book sold well in Japan.
This book is selling well these days.
This car sells well.
This magazine sells well.
Do you know which book sells well now?
His novel sold well.
Her novel sold well.
Unfortunately, this house has already been sold.
I made a good profit by selling my car.
He developed his business.
I owe it to my uncle that I succeeded in my business.
Umbrellas sell well.
I sold the house for a profit.
He is completely absorbed in his business.
I wonder if that festival will have a ton of good food?
They sell sugar and salt at that store.
They sell sugar at the store.
Did you go abroad for pleasure or on business?
They sell eggs at the supermarket.
Is there a supermarket nearby that sells inexpensive items?
He sells fruit.
They sell fruit, bread, cakes, and many other things.
Liquor is not sold at this store.
I think he makes money by selling fish.
We sell flowers and seeds.
He took over the business from his father.
I took over the business from Father.
That store sells many things besides furniture.
When he retired, his son took over his business.
On his father's retirement he took over the business.
Rice is sold by the kilogram.
The traitor betrayed his country to the enemy.
There are some nice apples on sale in that shop.
His desire is to go into business.