(いっかつこうにゅう)

いっかつこうにゅう
noun
bulk purchase; lump-sum purchase
businessshopping
1. bulk purchase; lump-sum purchase; buying in one go
Purchasing goods or services all at once rather than in installments or separately. Used both for buying large quantities at a discount and for paying the full price upfront.
スマホ一括購入(いっかつこうにゅう)した
I bought the smartphone with a lump-sum payment.
一括購入(いっかつこうにゅう)する割引(わりびき)()けられる
You can get a discount by purchasing in bulk.
The company keeps costs down by purchasing office supplies in bulk.

Usage

Used in two main contexts: (1) buying in large quantities for a discount, and (2) paying the full price at once instead of in installments (as with smartphones or electronics). Often contrasted with installment payments (分割払(ぶんかつばら)).

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