VocabJLPT N5
to buy
Godan VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. to buy
  2. 2. to purchase
  3. 3. to value (highly)
  4. 4. to incur (someone's anger, displeasure, etc.)
A verb meaning to purchase or buy something. It is one of the most common verbs for shopping and is used when exchanging money for goods.

Example sentences

Initial · simple i+1

I'll buy water.

Sentence 1

It's expensive, so I'll hold off for now.

Sentence 2

Hold on — don't buy that right now.

Sentence 3

The company bought a new car.

Sentence 4

Where did you buy that book?

Sentence 5

I'll buy some water before heading back.