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買い求め
kai-motome
to seek out and buy
彼は珍しい本を買い求めるために遠くまで行った。
He went far to seek out and buy a rare book.
informal
To actively search for and purchase something, often with effort or persistence.
彼女は買い求めた古いレコードを大切にしている。
She treasures the old records she sought out and bought.
買い求めるのに時間がかかったが、ついに見つけた。
It took time to find it, but I finally sought it out and bought it.
This phrase emphasizes the effort or persistence involved in finding and purchasing something, often something rare or difficult to obtain.
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Pro Tip
Usage Context
Use this phrase when describing the effort or persistence involved in finding and purchasing something, especially if it is rare or difficult to obtain.
Gold Rule
Emphasis on Effort
This phrase emphasizes the act of actively searching for something before purchasing it, rather than just buying it casually.
Word Origin
Combination of 買う (to buy) and 求める (to seek), forming a compound verb that emphasizes the act of actively searching for something to purchase.
Usage Notes
This phrase is often used when describing the effort to find something specific, such as a rare item, collectible, or something that is not easily available. It can also imply a sense of determination or enthusiasm in the search.
Word Breakdown
買い
buy
root求め
seek
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