1.
ordering in; special order; having something sent
ordering a product that is not in stock to be brought in from another location or supplier
2.
mail order; ordering goods for delivery
ordering products from a distant place, especially regional specialties or gourmet items, to be delivered
Forms
取り寄せる (to order, to send for) → 取り寄せ (noun form)
Common patterns
- 取り寄せをする (to place a special order)
- お取り寄せ (polite form, often for gourmet items)
- 取り寄せ商品 (items available for order)
Cultural note
お取り寄せ culture is popular in Japan, where people order regional delicacies from across the country. This has become even more common with online shopping.
Common collocations
- お取り寄せグルメ (mail-order gourmet food)
- お取り寄せスイーツ (mail-order sweets)
- 産地直送取り寄せ (direct-from-producer orders)
Related words
- 取り置き (holding/reserving an item)