発売中(はつばいちゅう)

はつばいちゅう
noun
now on sale; currently available
1. now on sale; currently available for purchase
Indicates that a product, ticket, or item is currently being sold. Very commonly seen on signs, advertisements, and product packaging.
チケット発売中(はつばいちゅう)。
Tickets now on sale.
新刊(しんかん)が好評(こうひょう)発売中(はつばいちゅう)です。
The new book is on sale and well received.
夏(なつ)限定(げんてい)フレーバーのアイスが全国(ぜんこく)のコンビニで発売中(はつばいちゅう)なので、見(み)かけたらぜひ試(ため)してみてください。
A summer-limited ice cream flavor is currently on sale at convenience stores nationwide, so if you see it, definitely give it a try.

Composed of 発売(はつばい) (sale, release) + 中(ちゅう) (during, in progress). One of many 〜中(ちゅう) compounds indicating an ongoing state. Extremely common in advertising, store signage, and product announcements.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 好評(こうひょう)発売中(はつばいちゅう): on sale to great acclaim
  • 絶賛(ぜっさん)発売中(はつばいちゅう): now on sale (emphatic marketing phrase)
  • 数量(すうりょう)限定(げんてい)発売中(はつばいちゅう): on sale in limited quantities
  • 全国(ぜんこく)で発売中(はつばいちゅう): on sale nationwide

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 販売中(はんばいちゅう): currently selling — very similar, slightly more formal
  • 発売(はつばい): release, sale — the action of putting something on sale
  • 売(う)り出(だ)し中(ちゅう): on sale, special sale in progress — often implies a promotional sale
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Added 2026.4.5 12:39 · Revised 2026.4.10 17:28
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