輸入

• Reading: ゆにゅう
• Romaji: yunyuu
• Kanji breakdown: 輸 (yu) — transport; 入 (nyuu) — enter, put in
• Pronunciation: /jɯ.ɲɯː/

Meaning

Import; importation. The act of bringing goods or products from another country.

Functions as a noun and する verb (輸入する). The opposite of 輸出. Japan imports significant amounts of energy, food, and raw materials, making this a frequently encountered word.

Examples

1. 日本は石油を中東から輸入している。 Japan imports oil from the Middle East.
2. 輸入品は円安で値段が上がった。 Imported goods have gone up in price due to the weak yen.
3. この店は海外から家具を輸入している。 This store imports furniture from overseas.

Usage Guide

Context: business, economics, news

Tone: informational

Origin & History

Compound of 輸 (transport) and 入 (enter). Literally 'transport in,' meaning to bring goods from abroad.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal