1A merchant or trader — someone whose occupation is buying and selling goods, whether running a shop or traveling to sell wares.
江戸時代、この街道沿いには多くの商人が店を構えていた。
During the Edo period, many merchants had shops along this road.
彼は若くして独立し、腕利きの商人として知られるようになった。
He became independent at a young age and came to be known as a skilled merchant.
優秀な商人は、値段だけでなく信頼で客をつかむ。
A good merchant wins customers through trust, not just price.