How to say 'Item' in Japanese | 品

word

Meaning

Item

Reading

Kanji

品Product

Explanation

The Japanese noun '品 (しな)' primarily means 'item' or 'article'. It refers to a tangible object or product, often used in contexts like shopping, inventory, or describing goods. For example: This item is expensive「この品は高いです」(このしなはたかいです). The store has many items「その店にはたくさんの品がある」(そのみせにはたくさんのしながある). Additionally, '品' can sometimes imply quality or refinement, as in '高級品 (こうきゅうひん)' (high-quality goods). However, the core meaning remains 'item' in most contexts.

Part Of Speech

noun

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Kanji Grade

Frequency

2611

Composition

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