売り主 (うりぬし) Japanese meaning | KotomoraFreq.FrequencyTop 100,000 Meanings
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noun
seller; vendor
Refers to the party selling something, especially in transactions or contracts. Often contrasted with 買い主 (buyer).
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Who is the seller of this product?
lord, chief, master
Similar words
- 買い主
買い主 means 'buyer' or 'purchaser', the counterpart to 売り主 in a transaction.
- 売り手
売り手 is a more general term for 'seller', often used in market contexts, while 売り主 emphasizes the party in a specific transaction or contract.
Etymology
Compound of 売り (uri, 'selling', the continuative form of 売る uru 'to sell') and 主 (nushi, 'owner' or 'master').
