This is the 4404th most frequent Japanese word.
問屋
Wholesaler.
In this sentence, the word '問屋' means 'wholesaler', referring to a merchant or entity that sells goods in bulk to retailers or other businesses.
彼は問屋で新鮮な果物を購入しました。
He purchased fresh fruits from the wholesaler.
Here, '問屋' is used to describe wholesalers in the general sense, emphasizing their function within the trade system.
問屋は小売業者に商品を供給する役割があります。
Wholesalers have the role of supplying goods to retailers.
In this context, '問屋' is used to indicate businesses engaged in wholesale trade that are geographically concentrated.