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trade

NounSuru VerbTransitive VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. trade
2. commerce

Refers to trade or commerce between regions or countries, often with a historical or formal nuance. It's similar to 貿易 but can suggest exchange of goods and culture, and is sometimes used in historical contexts.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

In every era, trade carries culture — and conflict along with it.

Sentence 2

Looking at the map on the desk, you can almost picture the ancient trade networks.

Sentence 3

Apparently, our town used to be pretty active in the salt trade back in the day.

Sentence 4

"I want to research the history of trade," I wrote in my notebook.

Sentence 5

"Stop trade and we'll have peace" — do you actually believe that?