A1 noun ニュートラル #464 よく出る

sale

/seɪl/

A sale is an act of exchanging a product or service for money between a buyer and a seller. It also commonly refers to a specific period when a store offers goods at lower prices than usual.

例文

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1

I bought this new phone during the summer sale.

I bought this new phone during the summer sale.

2

The contract was signed upon the final sale of the company assets.

The contract was signed upon the final sale of the company assets.

3

Is that cool jacket on sale or is it full price?

Is that cool jacket on sale or is it full price?

語族

名詞
sale
Verb
sell
形容詞
salable
関連
salesperson
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'S' in Sale as a dollar sign ($). A $ale involves money and buying things.

クイックテスト

I found a great pair of shoes that were ___ sale for half price.

正解!

正解は: on

例文

1

I bought this new phone during the summer sale.

everyday

I bought this new phone during the summer sale.

2

The contract was signed upon the final sale of the company assets.

formal

The contract was signed upon the final sale of the company assets.

3

Is that cool jacket on sale or is it full price?

informal

Is that cool jacket on sale or is it full price?

4

Economic researchers analyze the impact of seasonal sale trends on consumer behavior.

academic

Economic researchers analyze the impact of seasonal sale trends on consumer behavior.

5

Our primary goal this month is to close the sale with the international client.

business

Our primary goal this month is to close the sale with the international client.

語族

名詞
sale
Verb
sell
形容詞
salable
関連
salesperson

よく使う組み合わせ

on sale available at a reduced price
for sale available to be bought
make a sale to successfully sell something
clearance sale a sale to get rid of old stock
garage sale selling used items from one's home

よく使うフレーズ

point of sale

the place where a retail transaction is completed

not for sale

not available for purchase

flash sale

a very short period of high discounts

よく混同される語

sale vs sell

Sale is a noun (the event), while sell is the verb (the action).

sale vs sail

Sail refers to traveling on water in a boat; it sounds the same but has a different meaning and spelling.

📝

使い方のコツ

Use 'on sale' when you mean the price is discounted. Use 'for sale' when you simply mean the item is available for someone to buy.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Many learners say 'I want to sale my car' instead of 'I want to sell my car.' Remember that 'sale' is the thing, 'sell' is the action.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'S' in Sale as a dollar sign ($). A $ale involves money and buying things.

📖

語源

Derived from the Old English word 'sala', meaning the act of giving up something for a price.

文法パターン

Countable noun: one sale, two sales Often used as a modifier: sale price, sale items
🌍

文化的な背景

In many countries, 'Black Friday' is the biggest shopping sale event of the year.

クイックテスト

I found a great pair of shoes that were ___ sale for half price.

正解!

正解は: on

Businessの関連語

manager

A1

A manager is a person who is in charge of a business, a department, or a team of people. Their job is to organize work, make decisions, and help others complete their tasks successfully.

conference

A1

A large formal meeting where people with the same interests or jobs talk about their work. It usually lasts for a few days and happens in a big building.

executive

A1

An executive is a person with a high-level job who makes important decisions in a company. They usually manage other people and help lead the business.

secretary

A1

A secretary is a person who works in an office and performs administrative tasks. Their job typically includes answering phones, typing documents, and organizing meetings for a manager or an organization.

salesperson

A1

A salesperson is a person whose job is to sell products or services to customers. They can work in a store, over the phone, or travel to meet clients to help them make a purchase.

consultant

A1

A consultant is a professional person who gives expert advice to people or companies. They are usually hired for a short time to help solve specific problems or improve how a business works.

engineer

A1

An engineer is a person whose job is to design, build, or repair machines, engines, or structures such as roads and bridges. They use science and mathematics to solve technical problems and create new things.

developer

A1

A developer is a person or company that creates and builds something new, such as computer software, apps, or buildings. In the business world, it most commonly refers to someone who writes code to create technology products.

freelancer

A1

A freelancer is a person who works for themselves rather than for a single company. They provide services to different clients and are usually paid for each specific project or task they complete.

CV

A1

A CV, short for curriculum vitae, is a written document that lists your education, work experience, and skills. It is used by people to apply for jobs and by employers to select candidates for interviews.

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