輸出
yushutsu[jɯ̟ɕɨt͡sɨ]
To export in Japanese is 輸出 (yushutsu).
The term is used to describe the act of selling goods to a foreign country. While the noun form describes the concept or the act itself, it can be turned into a verb to describe the action of exporting.
Meaning: to sell (goods) to a foreign country (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of the kanji 輸, which means to carry or transport, often in the context of moving goods.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
While 輸出 is the noun, 輸出する is the standard dictionary form of the verb.
How do you pronounce it?
yushutsu
Did you know?
- While 輸出 refers to goods, the Japanese language uses different terminology for 'exporting' people or talent, often using the word 派遣 (haken) to mean 'dispatching' instead.
- The word 輸出 is a kango, meaning it is a word borrowed from Classical Chinese. This gives it a more formal and technical tone compared to native Japanese verbs for 'sending' or 'selling'.
- In modern Japanese slang, the concept of 'exporting' culture is often linked to the term クールジャパン (Cool Japan), a government-led strategy to promote Japanese aesthetics and products globally.
Examples in context
- 武器の輸出が禁止された。The export of weapons was prohibited.This sentence is useful for discussing the prohibition of the 輸出 of weapons.Tatoeba #84266 by KK_kaku_, translation #319449 by CK
- 武器の輸出は禁止されていた。Arms export was prohibited.This sentence is useful for discussing the prohibition of the 輸出 of arms.Tatoeba #2944646 by tommy_san, translation #785371 by Serhiy
- 同社の売上げは輸出の需要が強いおかげで伸びたが、競争が激しく利益はそれほど伸びなかった。Sales at the company zoomed thanks to brisk export demand, but profit did not keep up because of intense competition.This sentence is useful for describing how company sales grew due to 輸出 demand despite competition.Tatoeba #123664 by mookeee, translation #280331 by papabear
- この製品はアメリカに輸出されます。This product will be exported to the United States.
- この農産物は中国に出荷されました。These agricultural products were exported to China.
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Example conversation
Hiyori and Yota are discussing the Japanese economy.
- 陽葵 Himari日本は車をたくさん輸出していますね。Nihon wa kuruma o takusan yushutsu shite imasu ne.Japan exports a lot of cars, doesn't it?
- 陽太 Yotaはい、世界中で人気がありますから。Hai, sekaijuu de ninki ga arimasu kara.Yes, because they are popular all over the world.
- 陽葵 Himari輸出を増やすことは大切だと思います。Yushutsu o fuyasu koto wa taisetsu da to omoimasu.I think increasing exports is important.
- 陽太 Yotaそうですね。経済に良い影響があります。Sou desu ne. Keizai ni yoi eikyou ga arimasu.That's true. It has a positive effect on the economy.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 輸出, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
