Meaning

Primary

Sold Out

Alternative

Out Of Stock

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

When the selling is cut, that means something is sold out. You'll see this word a lot in stores (or, hopefully you won't...) in Japan. Look out for it if you're able!

Reading

うりきれ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This word uses the kun'yomi readings for both kanji, but you know them both now, so you should be able to read this too!

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 売り切れになる

    to run out of stock

Context Sentences

今日のラーメンは全部売り切れです。

Ramen is all sold out for today.

人気のバンドのコンサートチケットは、発売から一分で売り切れてしまった。

The popular band's concert tickets were sold out in a minute from the release.

この本、ずっと売り切れだったんだけど、やっと再入荷したのよ!

This book was sold out for a long time, but it finally came back in stock!

Kanji Composition