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A person who traffics in commodities for profit. / The owner or operator of a retail business. / A trading vessel; a merchantman.

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merchant

Source Word

merchant

IPA(Pronunciation)

Noun

derogatory informal sometimes obsolete

Japanese Meaning

商品や商品の取引により利益を得る人（商人） / 小売業の所有者または運営者（小売業者） / 商業貿易に用いられる船舶（商船）

The merchant negotiated fair prices to ensure both his customers and suppliers benefited.

その商人は、顧客と仕入れ先の双方が利益を得られるように公正な価格を交渉した。

Sense（1）

A person who traffics in commodities for profit.

Sense（2）

The owner or operator of a retail business.

Sense（3）

A trading vessel; a merchantman.

Sense（4）

(informal, sometimes derogatory) Someone who is noted for a stated type of activity or behaviour.

He's some kind of speed merchant — he drives way too fast.

Sense（5）

(obsolete) A supercargo.

merchants

（ plural ）