商あきない

noun

trade; business; commerce

Refers to the activity of buying and selling, especially as a commercial enterprise. Often used in business contexts.

• 彼かれは長なが年ねん、商あきないを営いとなんでいる。

  He has been running a trade business for many years.

• この町まちは昔むかしから商あきないが盛さかんだ。

  This town has been thriving with commerce since old times.

noun

sales; turnover; takings

Focuses on the monetary aspect: the amount of business done or revenue generated. Often used in financial or retail contexts.

• 今こん月げつの商あきないは前ぜん年ねん比ひで10％増ふえた。

  This month's sales increased by 10% compared to last year.

• 年ねん末まつは商あきないが特とくに多おおい。

  Sales are particularly high at the end of the year.