make a deal, selling, dealing in, merchant
商 centers on commercial exchange: making deals, selling goods, and the merchant who does the dealing.
商 originally depicted a stand or base with a mouth-like element, possibly related to discussing or negotiating. The exact historical development is uncertain, but it has long been associated with trade and merchants.
The top part looks like a merchant's stall with a canopy, and the bottom 口 is the mouth haggling over a deal. Together, 商 is a merchant selling goods.
For ショウ, imagine a merchant putting on a show to sell his wares: show -> ショウ, and the merchant's loud pitch draws a crowd.
commodity; article of commerce; goods; stock; merchandise
commerce; trade; business
shop; store; firm
quotient
trade; business; commerce
trademark
merchant; trader; tradesman; dealer; shopkeeper
business practice; business method; commerce
trading company
business (engagement)
commerce and industry
commerce; trade
commercial affairs
business discussion; negotiation
firm; company
sales battle; business competition
yearly (annual) turnover
trade; business; trading; dealing
commercial affairs
commercial spirit
commercial science
gift certificate
brand name; trade name; product name
Chamber of Commerce and Industry