1.
time-limited sale; flash sale
a sale that is only available for a limited period, often a few hours
タイムセール is a wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English) term for limited-time sales promotions.
Usage
- Supermarkets: Evening タイムセール on 弁当, 惣菜, and 刺身 before closing
- Online shopping: Amazon, 楽天 flash sales lasting a few hours
- Department stores: Seasonal clearance events
Common expressions
- タイムセールが始まる: the flash sale starts
- タイムセールで買う: to buy during a flash sale
- タイムセール中: during the sale period