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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.
スマホを一括購入した。
I bought the smartphone with a lump-sum payment.
一括購入すると割引が受けられる。
You can get a discount by purchasing in bulk.
会社では事務用品を一括購入してコストを抑えている。
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 (分割払い).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 一括購入する (to purchase in bulk / all at once)
- 一括購入割引 (bulk purchase discount)
- 一括購入と分割払い (lump-sum vs. installment payment)