- 商店 — store, shop
- 商売 — trade, business
- 商品 — product, goods
- 商業 — commerce
- 商社 — trading company
- 商談 — business negotiation
The kanji 商 is commonly used in words related to business and trade. The kunyomi あきなう refers to conducting business or buying and selling. The character implies interaction and negotiation—often involving goods or services.
父は 商売をしています。
My father runs a business.
この商店では 地元の商品を買うことができます。
You can buy local products at this store.
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