マーケット

まーけっと
noun
market
1. market (economic)
A system or place where buying and selling occurs; the commercial environment.
To conduct market research.
To enter the Japanese market.
We need to develop new markets.
2. market; marketplace
A physical location where goods are sold, especially an outdoor market.
To sell used clothes at a flea market.
I go to the local farmer's market on weekends.
At Christmas markets, you can enjoy handmade goods and warm drinks.

マーケット is used in both economic and physical marketplace contexts.

ECONOMIC/BUSINESS USAGE:

  • マーケット調査(ちょうさ) (market research)
  • マーケットシェア (market share)
  • 株式(かぶしき)マーケット (stock market)
  • マーケティング (marketing)

PHYSICAL MARKETPLACE:

  • フリーマーケット (flea market)
  • スーパーマーケット (supermarket)
  • ファーマーズマーケット (farmer's market)

RELATED WORDS:

  • 市場(しじょう) - market (native Japanese term, used in formal/economic contexts)
  • 市場(いちば) - marketplace (traditional market)