Translation guide
The English word 'sales' can refer to the activity of selling, the department or job, or a specific event where items are discounted. This guide covers natural Japanese expressions for each meaning.
Referring to the general act of selling, revenue from selling, or the commercial function.
The most common and neutral term for 'sales' as the act of selling goods or services. Used in business contexts.
We started sales of the new product.
Specifically refers to sales revenue or turnover. Use this when talking about the monetary amount of sales.
Refers to sales operations or the sales department. Often used for the function of selling and business development.
Loanword from English, often used in job titles or specific sales activities like door-to-door sales. Slightly narrower than 販売.
Referring to the sales division within a company.
Referring to a sale event, clearance, or special promotion.
The most common term for a sale event with discounts. Used in retail.
Referring to sales volume or units sold.
Literally 'sales number', used for the quantity of items sold.
We need to review our sales strategy.
今月の売上は先月より10%増えました。
This month's sales increased by 10% compared to last month.
Achieve the sales target.
彼は営業部で働いています。
He works in the sales department.
Business hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
セールスの仕事は大変だ。
Sales jobs are tough.
The standard term for 'sales department'.
I was assigned to the sales department.
Also means 'sales department', but less common than 営業部. Sometimes used in retail contexts.
Attend the sales department meeting.
The department store is having a bargain sale.
I bought clothes at the summer sale.
Refers to a special sale or promotion, often at supermarkets. Implies limited-time discounts.
Today is the special sale day for eggs.
From 'bargain', often used for seasonal clearance sales, especially for clothing.
It became half-price at the bargain sale.
A traditional term for a sale or special offer, often used by local shops.
There's a sale at the shopping street.
Sales of this product are growing.
Refers to how well a product is selling, i.e., sales trend.
Sales of the new product are strong.
salesperson
sales amount
セール (sēru) means a discount sale event. It is not used for the business function of selling. For that, use 販売 or 営業.