Meaning and Usage
"取引" (とりひき) primarily refers to transactions or dealings, especially in business contexts. It can describe commercial exchanges, contracts, or any kind of business negotiation.
Common Contexts
You will often see "取引" used when talking about business relationships, stock trading, or international commerce. It implies a formal or semi-formal setting where goods, services, or financial assets are exchanged.
Collocations and Patterns
- 取引先 (とりひきさき): business partner or client
- 取引をする: to conduct a transaction
- 取引条件 (とりひきじょうけん): terms of a deal
- 取引額 (とりひきがく): transaction amount
Register and Nuance
"取引" is a neutral to formal word, suitable for business and official contexts. It is not typically used in casual conversation about simple exchanges.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "取引" with more general words for "deal" or "exchange" like "交換" (こうかん), which is more about swapping items rather than business transactions. Remember that "取引" implies a commercial or contractual relationship.