Definition and meaning of 買う - かう in Japanese
かう買う
kau
N4
1.buy
godan ~う verb / transitive
パンを買いました。
I bought bread.かう買う
kau
N4
1.acquiring goods or services in exchange for money.
Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb
私は新しい本を買うつもりです。
I plan to buy a new book.今日は食料品を買う日です。
Today is the day to buy groceries. More examples
2.value, appreciate, and recognize highly.
Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb
彼の才能を買う人が多い。
Many people value his talent.彼女の努力を買う上司がいる。
There are bosses who appreciate her efforts. More examples
3.provoke a reaction or response.
Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb
彼の行動は周りの人々の怒りを買った。
His actions incurred the anger of those around him.彼女の失言は皮肉な笑いを買った。
Her thoughtless remark elicited sarcastic laughter. More examples
4.purchase or buy goods or services.
Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb
彼は新しい車を買うことに決めた。
He decided to buy a new car.今日は新しい本を買うつもりです。
I plan to buy a new book today. More examples
5.purchase or buy something.
Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb
彼は毎週末、都市で女性を買う。
He buys women in the city every weekend.彼は金を払って、彼女を買った。
He paid money to buy her. More examples
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