割引・割引き・割り引き・割り引|わりびきwaribiki[0]heiban (flat)
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Which spelling to use
割引割引 is the most common written form and the recommended choice for beginners. Use it as the default spelling when writing this word.
割引き割引き is less common than 割引 and is a kanji-and-kana mixed spelling. Recognize it as a variant, but choose 割引 when writing.
割り引き割り引き is less common than 割引 and 割引き and is a kanji-and-kana mixed spelling. Use 割引 instead when writing.
割り引割り引 is the least common of these written forms and uses irregular kanji-and-kana spelling. Recognize it, but use 割引 when writing.
Definitions
- noundiscount; reduction; rebate
- countertenths discounted; tenths reduced
Synonyms & antonyms
- Synonym値引きねびきNeutralTaking part of the price off, whether through haggling or a store-wide reduction. Very close to 「割引」 and often interchangeable with it.
- SynonymディスカウントNeutralA loanword for discounting or bargain sales, as in 「ディスカウントストア」.
- RelatedおまけCasualColloquial for throwing in a freebie or shaving off a bit extra; common in speech and carries a warm, personal feel.
- Related値下げねさげNeutralLowering a product's set price; the emphasis is on the listed price itself coming down.
- RelatedサービスCasualLoanword; in casual speech it means a free giveaway or a discount offered by the seller.
- Antonym割り増しわりましNeutralAn extra charge or premium added on, as in 「深夜割増」; the direct opposite of 「割引」.
- Antonym値上げねあげNeutralA price increase; it stands opposite to 「値下げ」.
Use 「割引」 for discounting by a rate or fixed amount, as in 「2割引」. 「値引き」 is taking part of the price off; 「値下げ」 a lower listed price; 「おまけ」 a freebie or extra discount; 「サービス」 a casual freebie. 「割り増し」 is the opposite: an added charge.
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