Japanese

みつばい
Meaning: illicit sale; smuggling
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

密
売

Example sentences

He was arrested on suspicion of smuggling handguns.
ここは麻薬密売人の巣窟だ。
This is a den of drug dealers.
禁酒法の下で、酒の密売が広がった。
Under Prohibition, illegal alcohol sales spread.

Usage Notes

Refers to the act of selling something secretly or illegally, often prohibited goods.

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