1.
businessperson; merchant; shrewd trader
A person who runs a business or makes a living through trade. Often implies someone shrewd and skilled at making money.
Refers to someone in trade or commerce, especially a private or small-business owner. Often carries admiration for business savvy.
Common collocations
- さすが商売人: just what you'd expect from a businessperson
- 商売人気質: a merchant's temperament