問屋

とんや
Alternative readings: といや
JLPT:N1
Frequency:
1

A wholesaler; a wholesale store/dealer that sells goods in bulk to retailers.

Noun

Examples

この店は食品の問屋から仕入れている。

This shop sources its goods from a food wholesaler.

問屋で大量に買えば割引してもらえることが多い。

If you buy in bulk from a wholesaler, you can often get a discount.

問屋街では同業者向けの品物が並んでいる。

In the wholesale district, goods for businesses are displayed.

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