売る
uruverb★Beginner
general
to sell
私は古い本を売ります。
I will sell my old books.
彼は自分の車を売った。
He sold his car.
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Commonly used in everyday contexts to describe the act of selling goods or services.
figurative
to betray
友達に売るな。
Don't betray your friends.
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In a negative context, it can mean to betray or inform on someone.
Collocations
売るto sell売り出すto put on sale売れるto sell well
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Phrases
売り切れphrase
sold out
売り上げphrase
sales
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
'売る' is a versatile verb that can be used in various contexts, from selling goods to betraying someone. Pay attention to the context to understand its meaning.
⚡Gold Rule
Verb Conjugation
'売る' follows the regular -u verb conjugation pattern. For example, the past tense is '売った' and the potential form is '売れる'.
📖Word Origin
From Old Japanese 'uru', meaning to sell or trade.
📝Usage Notes
The verb '売る' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. It can be used intransitively (e.g., '売れる') to describe something selling well.
Word Breakdown
売
sell
rootる
verb ending
suffix✎ Noted on May 2, 2026JA → EN