Meaning and Usage
The verb 売り出す (うりだす) means "to put on sale" or "to market" a product or item. It often implies the start of selling something new or the act of launching a product into the market.
Common Contexts
You will frequently see 売り出す used in business or commercial contexts, such as announcing the release of new products, promotional campaigns, or the initial sale of goods.
Collocations and Patterns
- 売り出す + 商品／製品 (product): to put a product on sale
- 売り出す + 新作 (new work): to launch a new release
- 売り出す + ために (for the purpose of): used when explaining the reason for marketing efforts
Register and Nuance
This verb is neutral and commonly used in both formal and informal business settings. It is not casual slang but standard vocabulary for discussing sales and marketing.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse 売り出す with 売る (to sell). 売り出す emphasizes the start or launch of sales, while 売る is the general act of selling at any time. Use 売り出す when referring to the initial marketing or release phase.