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売却する
baikoku suru
to sell (assets, property, or business)
会社は不動産を売却することに決めた。
The company decided to sell the real estate.
Finance
formal
To sell assets, property, or a business, typically for financial reasons or as part of a business strategy.
経営難のため、工場を売却する必要があった。
Due to financial difficulties, we had to sell the factory.
その企業は不採算部門を売却した。
The company sold its unprofitable division.
Often used in business and financial contexts, especially when referring to the sale of significant assets or business units.
Business
Business
To dispose of something by selling it, often implying a strategic or financial decision.
古い機械を売却して新しいものに買い替えた。
We sold the old machines and replaced them with new ones.
不動産会社は売却した土地を再開発する計画だ。
The real estate company plans to redevelop the land it sold.
Can also refer to the sale of personal property, though less commonly.
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Usage
Use '売却する' in formal or business contexts, while '売る' is more casual.
Gold Rule
Business Context
In business, '売却する' often implies a strategic decision rather than a simple transaction.
Word Origin
From 売却 (baikoku), meaning 'sale' or 'disposal,' combined with the verb する (suru), meaning 'to do.'
Usage Notes
While '売る' (uru) is a more general term for selling, '売却する' is often used in formal or business contexts to emphasize the strategic or financial nature of the sale.
Word Breakdown
売却
sale or disposal
rootする
to do
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