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うりだし
noun
bargain sale; debut; launch
economicsentertainment
1. bargain sale; special sale
A sale event where goods are offered at reduced prices, typically at a store or market.
()()セール(はじ)まった
The bargain sale has started.
Customers flooded in for the year-end big sale.
There were people lining up from morning after seeing the supermarket's sale advertisement.
2. debut; launch; rise to prominence
The beginning of someone's career or public recognition, or the initial launch of a product onto the market.
He's an up-and-coming young actor.
The launch of the new product is scheduled for next month.
That singer just debuted last year and is on the rise, already having many fans.

Usage

Sense 1 is commonly seen on store signs and advertisements. Sense 2 is often used with (ちゅう): ()()(ちゅう) (up-and-coming, currently gaining popularity).

Common collocations

  • (おお)()()し (big sale)
  • ()()(ちゅう) (up-and-coming; on sale now)
  • ()()セール (bargain sale)

Similar words

  • セール: sale — loanword equivalent for sense 1
  • バーゲン: bargain sale — loanword for clearance sales
  • デビュー: debut — loanword equivalent for sense 2