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How to say "Stock" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "stock", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
仕入れる
しいれる (shiireru)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
株式
かぶしき (kabushiki)
B2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "stock" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 仕入れる and 株式.
In Japanese, 仕入れる (しいれる (shiireru)) is typically associated with "to stock; to purchase (for resale); to lay in supplies; to gather (information)" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents 店などで販売する商品や材料を買い入れること。また、情報などを入手することも表します。.
On the other hand, 株式 (かぶしき (kabushiki)) maps to "stock, share" (Syllabus Level: B2) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR B2 vocabulary syllabus.. A literal translation of "stock" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "仕入れる"
この店では新鮮な野菜を毎日市場から仕入れています。
This store stocks fresh vegetables from the market every day.
Bilingual Context for "株式"
私は株式に興味があります。
I am interested in stock, share.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "この店では新鮮な野菜を毎日市場から仕入れています。" (Meaning: "This store stocks fresh vegetables from the market every day.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "仕入れる" fits here because it means "to stock; to purchase (for resale); to lay in supplies; to gather (information)" in the context of: "This store stocks fresh vegetables from the market every day.". "株式" represents "stock, share".