オークション
Meanings
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Refers to a public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder. Used in both physical and online contexts.
He won an old watch at an auction.
I bought a book at an online auction.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉をオークションに出すto put something up for auction
He put his old camera up for auction.
- オークションで〈物〉を落札するto win the bid for something at auction
She won the bid for a rare painting at the auction.
- オークションにかけるto put something up for bidding at auction
The painting is scheduled to be auctioned off next month.
- オークションを開催するto hold an auction
The museum held a charity auction.
- オークションで〈物〉が高値で売れるfor something to sell for a high price at auction
The antique sold for a high price at auction.