ichidan verb, transitive verb
buy (from a private citizen); purchase (by a public entity)
Used when a government or public agency buys something from a private individual or company, often in an official or compulsory context.
市がその土地を買い上げて公園にした。
The city purchased the land and turned it into a park.
政
The government bought surplus rice from farmers.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
buy up; corner the market on
Refers to buying all of something, often with the implication of controlling supply or clearing out stock. Can be used for both public and private entities.
新作のゲームを発売日に買い上げる人が多い。
Many people buy up the new game on its release day.
投機筋がその株を買い上げて価格が急騰した。
Speculators bought up the stock, causing the price to soar.