買う

kau
verbBeginner
general

to buy

私は本を買いました。

I bought a book.

この店で新しい靴を買うつもりです。

I plan to buy new shoes at this store.

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Commonly used in everyday contexts for purchasing items.

Collocations

買い物するto go shopping買い取るto buy out買い手buyer

Synonyms

Antonyms

Related Phrases

買い物に行くphrase
to go shopping
買い物袋phrase
shopping bag

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

'買う' is a basic verb used frequently in daily life. It's often paired with objects like '本' (book) or '服' (clothes).

Gold Rule

Verb Conjugation

'買う' follows regular verb conjugation patterns. For example, the past tense is '買った' (katta).

📖Word Origin

Derived from the kanji 買 (to buy) and the verb ending う, which indicates a volitional or action verb.

📝Usage Notes

The verb '買う' is commonly used in everyday transactions. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts, though more formal alternatives like '購入する' may be preferred in business settings.

Word Breakdown

to buy
root
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verb ending indicating action
suffix
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