Meaning

Primary

Import

Word Type

noun, verbal noun, の adjective

Explanation

The transport of things that enter your country are imports.

Reading

ゆにゅう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

次は輸入車が買いたいな。

I'd like to buy an imported car next.

このスーパーでは輸入食品がたくさん売られています。

This supermarket sells many imported foods.

サプリメントの輸入業者から聞いた話なんだけど、輸入禁止のサプリもそこそこ流通してるらしいよ。

I heard from a supplement importer that apparently, there are quite a few supplements that are banned from import but are still circulating in the market.

兄の会社が輸入家具マーケットにビジネスを広げるのですが、私はそのプロジェクトマネージャーに抜擢されました。

My brother’s company is going to expand its business in the import furniture market and he chose me as the manager for the project.

Kanji Composition