Meaning and Usage
"輸入" (ゆにゅう) means "import" and is commonly used in contexts related to trade, business, and economics. It refers to bringing goods or products into a country from abroad.
Common Contexts
You will often see "輸入" used when talking about international trade, such as importing food, electronics, or raw materials. It can also appear in discussions about customs, tariffs, and regulations.
Collocations and Patterns
- 輸入する: to import (verb form)
- 輸入品: imported goods
- 輸入関税: import tariff
- 輸入禁止: import ban
These collocations are useful for discussing trade policies or business activities.
Register and Politeness
"輸入" is a formal noun often used in written language, business, and news reports. In casual conversation, people might use simpler expressions like "買ってくる" (to buy and bring) or "海外から取り寄せる" (to order from abroad).
Common Mistake
Learners sometimes confuse "輸入" with "輸出" (ゆしゅつ, export). Remember, "輸入" means bringing goods into the country, while "輸出" means sending goods out of the country.