(こうり)

こうり
noun
retail
1. retail
The sale of goods directly to consumers, typically in small quantities for personal use.
The retail price is higher than the wholesale price.
小売(こうり)(ぎょう)(はたら)いている
I work in retail.
Online retail is growing rapidly.

小売(こうり) means retail - the sale of goods directly to consumers in small quantities.

WORD FORMATION:
() (small) + () (selling) = selling in small amounts (to consumers)

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

BUSINESS CONTEXT:

CONTRAST WITH 卸売(おろしうり):

  • 小売(こうり): retail (to consumers, small quantities)
  • 卸売(おろしうり): wholesale (to businesses, large quantities)

The 小売(こうり)価格(かかく) (retail price) is typically higher than the 卸売(おろしうり)価格(かかく) (wholesale price).