Usually there is a number in front of [Seed], such as [2Seed] and [3Seed]. Some people may think it is a 20% discount or a 30% discount. They will not realize until they check out that the price is different from what they imagined. 【2 cuts】=【minus 20%】=【80% off】, 【3 cuts】=【minus

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When traveling to Japan, many people’s shopping lists are for cosmetics and souvenirs. When the tourist season is in the peak tourist season, the discounts for shops suitable for shopping are also given particularly harshly, such as summer discount season, New Year’s sale, etc., which can be purchased at a great price.

But what exactly is the discount for more cost-effective? What does [cutting the invoice] [buy] mean in Japanese? If you want to buy , you must first understand these keywords.

Let’s take a look with Xingjiang~!

These are the keywords that represent price reduction

●Cutting (㏂�びき)

Usually there will be a number in front of [Cutting], such as [2Cutting] [3Cutting]. Some people may think it is a 20% discount or a 30% discount. They will not realize until the checkout that the price is different from what you imagined.

【Slice】is ●Cross, and [Indication] means subtraction. Together, it means 【Subtract ●Cross】, so

【2Slice】=【Subtract 20%】=【80% off】, 【3Slice】=【Subtract 30% off】 =【Subtract 30% off】 =【Subtract 30% off】...and so on.

By the way, [Original Form] refers to the price of the product itself without consumption tax. If you see the mark [Original Form] or [Denoting Form (from the marked price)], means that after the product is discounted, consumption tax will be added to the amount to be paid at checkout.

●甲き (ひき)

When only the amount is added to the combination of [甲] or [甲], it means how much does simply reduce . For example, 100 yen = 100 yen discount, , but you should also pay attention to whether has a sign to buy several items before you can get a discount!

● s げ(ねさげ)

This is the meaning of [price reduction] . It usually indicates the original price and how much it costs after the price reduction. It can be compared directly. It is simpler and clear. If you are satisfied with the price, you can put it directly into the shopping basket~

●half (はんがく)

half is the meaning of [half price] . Sometimes it is also marked as [50%オ㕕] or [50% OFF] , which means half discount. Such signs often appear when supermarkets or department stores are closing in a cooked food area or when they are selling them.

When the cooked food area of a supermarket or department store is about to close, you can see the clerk holding stickers and posting them on the goods one by one. Usually there are many people standing by, just waiting for the stickers to be posted on them and quickly reach out and put them in your shopping basket. is a part of daily life in Japan. If you want to experience it, you might as well enter the cooked food area one hour before closing.

But don’t think about [waiting for a little cheaper to buy] and not taking action for a long time. Japanese people have to be careful when they live, so don’t hesitate to see discounts. can at least guarantee that the finished or semi-finished products sold in Japanese supermarkets are almost all on the same day, and some are close to the taste appreciation period, but if they cannot be sold after the taste appreciation period, they can only be thrown away and dealt with.

If you are traveling freely in Japan and happen to live in a homestay and can cook, you can pay attention to the discounted products in the supermarket in the evening and reward yourself!

The keywords that represent cheap

●おBuy いどく

【おBuy いどく】 is also written as [おBuy いどく, which means [Free money] and [Buy お公司] , which means that this product is now selling cheaper than the original price. However, it is hard to say how much cheaper it is. Sometimes even if it is only a little cheaper than the original price, it will be marked [お卡台]. If you care about the price, it is recommended to compare the price more before starting.

●号(げきやす)

号 means 【super cheap】, daily necessities department store [Tang Ji Kede (ドン・キホーテ)] just because its product price is relatively cheap, it calls itself [生号チチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチチ�

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will indicate the product of qian, which means that the price has dropped significantly compared to the original price. If the product you like is marked qian, consider buying it directly~! Similar writing methods include Anhui (㄄すうお) (sold cheaply) .

These keywords represent special sale

● セール

セール means the English 【Sale】, which is a big special offer event. The following are a few common keywords:

タイムセール (Time Sale): a limited-time special sale . Clothing stores often launch such special offers, and you can check out within the time limit to enjoy more discounts than usual, which is very worth buying!

Period limited セール: The limited special offer means that you can enjoy special offers for a period of time, but you should also pay attention to [后り参れ参参参 (nothing after selling it)] . Therefore, it is recommended that you start early if you are moved, don’t regret it if you miss it.

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. During the discount season, many stores will launch イイムセール (limited sale) products that have been discounted can be discounted again. It is really cost-effective! If you want to get a bargain, you can choose a favorite department store during the discount season, or experience it on the store street!

● キャンペーン

キャンペーン (Campaign) is placed in the store and has the meaning of [Special Offer] .

All seasons and at any time, you may see various special offers in various stores. The period is long and short. Whether it is buying one get one get one get one get one or a discount when you buy a full amount, it can be said to be a special offer. If you want to enjoy additional discounts or get a small gift, pay more attention.

These discount keywords should also be paid attention to

● おTrial しま品

This is the meaning of [Trial Price] . Newly launched products or products that manufacturers intend to sell will be special promotions, and this keyword is given. I hope everyone will buy trial and try it out. If you want to buy new products at a discounted price, it is the right keyword. It is cost-effective or new products, which is very worth it~!

● Advertising products

Advertising products means [main products] . You can see this keyword next to the flyer or the price of a specific product. It refers to the fact that during this wave of advertising, the store focuses on these products, and the main products will be discounted. If you meet a young lady who distributes flyers on the streets of Japan, you must take it over, and you may encounter a seasonal main product!

● ワーポン

ワーポン is 【Coupon】 from English, which means discount coupon and coupon . There are many various coupons in Japan, such as buy one get one free, discount amount, free drink redemption... etc. , but coupons sometimes bind some conditions. It is recommended to read the notes carefully before using them. Don’t know what conditions are there when checking out, and you may be very angry.

● Click to buy うと, もう one free

This sentence in Japanese means [Buy ● Get one free] . Some buy one free one free, and some buy three free one free.In addition to products, some game centers will also distribute [play one get one free coupon] at the door. As long as you show it to the clerk, you can place coins once and play twice!

●よりとり●Do 0 yen

【Optional ●Piece○ yen 】, like the picture below, there is 1 bread in the label for 98 yen (excluding tax), and 2 180 yen (excluding tax). Of course, it is more cost-effective to buy 2, and it is also very suitable for friends who are free to travel. If you are hungry in the middle of the night, you can eat a discounted delicacy.

●お一用物●Douli ●Douli り

Next to particularly cheap or particularly popular products, this sentence is usually noted, which means [One person limited to purchase ●Part ●Part ], so as not to be exclusive and others cannot buy it.

So when you go to Japan, you should also shop rationally. If there is no need, don’t stock up so much.

●Symbolic product

Even if you see the keywords for discount, you should pay attention to whether the product you hold in your hand is [Object Product] . [Object Product] refers to the product that is suitable for this discount. If you take the wrong product or don’t take the right quantity, you cannot enjoy discounts at checkout. Pay special attention.

Japan discounts are very knowledgeable. The above is a keyword that is worth paying special attention to. Even if you don’t understand Japanese, you can compare them according to the comparison. I hope everyone can buy happily in Japan and can also return with a full load!

Do you also know the discount keywords for Japanese shopping? Welcome to add and leave a message to Xingjiang in the comment section!