買い物
kaimononoun★Beginner
informal
Shopping; the act of buying goods or items
週末に買い物に行きます
I will go shopping on the weekend
買い物リストを作りました
I made a shopping list
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Often used to refer to general shopping, including groceries, clothing, or other items.
Collocations
買い物に行くto go shopping買い物袋shopping bag買い物カートshopping cart
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Related Phrases
買い物に行くphrase
to go shopping
買い物を楽しむphrase
to enjoy shopping
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
買い物 is a versatile word that can refer to any kind of shopping, from groceries to clothing. It's often used in casual conversation.
⚡Gold Rule
Verb Pairing
買い物 is often paired with verbs like 行く (to go) or する (to do), as in 買い物に行く (to go shopping) or 買い物をする (to do shopping).
📖Word Origin
Derived from the verb 買う (kau, to buy) + 物 (mono, thing/item).
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in everyday conversation to describe the act of purchasing items. Can refer to both planned shopping trips and spontaneous purchases.
Word Breakdown
買
to buy
rootい
nominalizing suffix
suffix物
thing, item
root和英辞典