輸出

• Reading: ゆしゅつ
• Romaji: yushutsu
• Kanji breakdown: 輸 (yu) — transport, send; 出 (shutsu) — exit, go out
• Pronunciation: /jɯ.ɕɯ.tsɯ/

Meaning

Export; exportation. The act of sending goods or products to another country for sale.

Used as both a noun and a する verb (輸出する). The opposite is 輸入 (import). Commonly appears in news and business contexts discussing trade and economics.

Examples

1. 日本は自動車を多くの国に輸出している。 Japan exports automobiles to many countries.
2. 今年の輸出は去年より増えた。 This year's exports increased compared to last year.
3. この工場は電子部品を輸出している。 This factory exports electronic components.

Usage Guide

Context: business, economics, news

Tone: informational

Origin & History

Compound of 輸 (transport) and 出 (go out). Literally 'transport out,' meaning to send goods abroad.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal