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Definition and meaning of 売る - うる in Japanese

うる売る
uru

N4

1.to sell

godan ~る verb / transitive

魚を売ります。
I sell fish.
うる売る
uru

N4

1.exchanging goods or services for money.

Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb

この店では新鮮な魚を売る。
This store sells fresh fish.
彼は古い本を売ることが好きだ。
He enjoys selling old books.
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2.betray or sell out someone or something.

Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb

彼は友達を売って金を手に入れた。
He betrayed his friend to get money.
国を売ることは絶対に許されない。
Selling out one's country is never forgiven.
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3.promote oneself or establish a reputation.

Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb

彼は新しい商品を売るために広告を出した。
He put out advertisements to sell his new product.
有名なアーティストは自分の作品を売ることが上手だ。
Famous artists are good at selling their own work.
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4.sell or to market.

Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb

彼はいつも喧嘩を売る。
He always picks fights.
あの人はすぐに口論を売る。
That person always starts arguments.
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はなび

花火

hanabi

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