Japanese

こうにゅう
Meaning: purchase; buying
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

購
入

Example sentences

He purchased a new computer.
新しいレンズを購入したら、写真の画質が劇的に向上した。
After buying a new lens, the image quality of my photos improved dramatically.
彼は狩猟のために、新しいライフルを購入した。
He purchased a new rifle for hunting.
古くなった社用車を売却して、新しいモデルを購入した。
We sold our old company cars and purchased a new model.
住宅ローンを組んで、念願のマイホームを購入した
I took out a mortgage and purchased my long-awaited dream home.
新しいコンピューターのために、いくつか周辺機器を購入した。
I bought some peripheral devices for my new computer.
彼は新しいエレクトリックギターを購入した。
He purchased a new electric guitar.
高級な時計を月賦で購入した。
I bought a high-end watch in monthly installments.
投資家が日本国債を購入する
Investors purchase Japanese government bonds.

Usage Notes

Formal way of saying 'to buy'. Often used in business or official contexts.

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