Translation guide
The process of submitting offers or proposals in competition with others, typically to win a contract, purchase an item, or secure a deal.
競争入札
competitive bidding (general)
オークションでの入札
online auction bidding
Express the concept of competitive bidding in a business or auction context.
Standard term for competitive bidding, especially in public projects or procurement.
そのプロジェクトは競争入札で業者が決まった。
The contractor for the project was decided through competitive bidding.
Refers to an auction-style bidding process, often used for goods like fish or art.
市場で魚の競りが行われている。
A fish auction is taking place at the market.
Emphasizes the competitive aspect of bidding; often used in news or formal contexts.
入札競争が激化している。
The bidding competition is intensifying.
Describe bidding on online auction sites.
The most natural way to say 'bid in an auction' online.
彼はオークションで入札して古いカメラを手に入れた。
He bid in an auction and got an old camera.
The noun 'bid' or 'bidding'; can be used with suru-verb.
入札が終了しました。
The bidding has ended.
Express the idea of competing for a contract by submitting a proposal.
Used when multiple companies submit proposals to win a project.
競合提案の中から最適なものを選びます。
We will select the best one from the competitive proposals.
Short for 'competition', commonly used in design, architecture, and advertising industries.
そのデザインはコンペで選ばれた。
That design was chosen through a competition.
競争入札 is the standard compound for 'competitive bidding' as a system. 入札競争 emphasizes the rivalry aspect and is often used in news headlines.
公共事業は競争入札が原則だ。
Public works are, in principle, subject to competitive bidding.
入札競争で価格が下がった。
Prices fell due to bidding competition.