小売業
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Meanings
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retail trade; retailing
Refers to the business of selling goods directly to consumers, as opposed to wholesale (卸売業).
He succeeded in the retail business.
Sales in the retail industry are increasing year by year.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が小売業を営むto run a retail business
He has been running a retail business for many years.
- 小売業に従事するto be engaged in the retail trade
She works in the retail trade.
- 小売業界the retail industry
The retail industry is highly competitive.