卸売

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: Spelling: 卸売. Reading: おろしうり. Core meaning: wholesale.
• Basic usage: Representative examples: この会社は飲食店向けに野菜を卸売している / 卸売の価格と小売の価格を比較した.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Wholesale and retail
  • 卸売 is selling goods in bulk to other businesses, while 小売 is selling directly to consumers. When comparing prices, identify the distribution stage involved.