Translation guide
The act of disposing of assets, inventory, or property, often quickly or at reduced prices. This guide covers natural Japanese expressions for selling off in business, personal, and casual contexts.
To dispose of company assets, stock, or property, often to raise cash or cut losses.
The standard formal term for selling off assets, property, or securities. Used in business and legal contexts.
The company sold off its idle assets.
He sold off all his shares.
Means to dispose of or get rid of, often implying selling off unwanted assets or inventory. Slightly broader than 売却.
To sell off completely, often with a sense of clearing out. Can be used for personal or business contexts.
To get rid of personal belongings, often second-hand, for money or to declutter.
The basic verb 'to sell'. In context, it can mean selling off items, especially when combined with adverbs like 全部 (all) or まとめて (in bulk).
I sold off all my furniture before moving.
To let go of, part with. Often implies selling something you have an attachment to. Can also mean giving away.
To sell off quickly, often at a low price, with a nuance of dumping. Slightly rough or casual.
To sell remaining stock cheaply, often to make space or end a product line.
A clearance sale to sell off inventory. The phrase itself means 'inventory clearance sale'.
We will have a clearance sale to sell off inventory next month.
To sell at a loss or at rock-bottom prices, often due to desperation. Can be used for stocks or goods.
Items sold off at a discount because they are near expiration or out of season. Often seen in supermarkets.
売却 (baikaku) specifically means selling for money, while 処分 (shobun) can include discarding or giving away. Use 売却 when the focus is on the financial transaction.
Dispose of unwanted items (not necessarily selling)
The English phrase 'selling off' doesn't have a single direct equivalent. Choose the Japanese expression based on formality, what is being sold, and the nuance (quick sale, clearance, etc.).
We held a sale to sell off the inventory.
He sold off his entire collection.
思い出の品を手放すのは辛い。
It's hard to sell off (part with) sentimental items.
I sold off all the games I don't use.
倒産前に商品を投げ売りした。
They sold off their goods at rock-bottom prices before going bankrupt.
見切り品コーナーで安く買った。
I bought it cheap at the clearance (sell-off) section.