Meaning and Usage
The verb 売る (うる) means "to sell" and is a transitive verb, requiring a direct object — the item being sold. It is a very common verb used in everyday conversation, business, and commerce.
Common Contexts
You will often hear 売る when talking about shops selling products, individuals selling personal items, or artists selling their work. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Collocations and Patterns
- 売る + 商品 (しょうひん): to sell products
- 売る + ネット/オンライン: to sell online
- 売る + 店/ギャラリー: places where items are sold
Usage Tips
When using 売る, the item being sold is marked with the particle を. For example, 本を売る (to sell a book). Avoid confusing 売る with 買う (to buy), which is the opposite action.
Common Mistake
Learners sometimes omit the direct object or confuse 売る with 買う. Remember 売る always involves selling something to someone else.