Understanding 売上 (うりあげ)
売上 refers to the total amount of money earned from sales or business transactions. It is commonly used in business contexts to discuss revenue or sales figures.
Usage and Nuance
When using 売上, speakers usually talk about the performance of a business or product in terms of money earned. It often appears in financial reports, marketing discussions, and business meetings.
Common Collocations
- 売上高 (うりあげだか): sales amount, total revenue — formal/business context
- 売上を伸ばす: to increase sales — used when discussing growth strategies
- 売上が落ちる: sales drop — used to describe a decrease in revenue
Register and Politeness
売上 is a neutral, business-related noun. It is appropriate in formal and informal business conversations but less common in casual daily talk unless discussing work.
Common Mistake
Learners sometimes confuse 売上 (sales revenue) with 売る (to sell). 売上 is a noun referring to the amount earned, not the act of selling itself. Remember to use 売上 when talking about the total sales amount, not the selling action.