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Article


Meaning

Article, Item, Goods

Word Type

counter, noun

Explanation

This is the same as the kanji, at least in regards to the article or goods meaning, which means you can use this word to mean article or goods.


Reading

しな, ひん

Explanation

When this kanji is used as a single-character vocabulary word, it is usually read as しな. You'll see it read as ひん more often in kanji combination words. That said, there is an expression, 品がない, which means "unrefined" or "lacking taste," and the kanji is read ひん in this case. Here's a mnemonic to help you remember the しな reading: Think of it like a video game. The first time you see new goods there's a sheen (しな) about it. But when you bring it back to your place, the sheen is gone. Then when you go back to the store, wow! All the goods you don't already own have that sheen! Gotta buy them!


Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 食料品

    foodstuffs, provisions

    高級品

    a high-class item

    ブランド品

    a brand-name item

  • 品出し

    shelf stocking, a stock person

    品切れ

    out of stock

    品不足

    shortage of goods

  • 品をおくる

    to give an item to someone

    品をいただく

    to receive an item from someone

    品を選ぶ

    to choose an item

  • 思い出の品

    a memento

    注文の品

    an ordered item

    お礼の品

    a token of appreciation

Context Sentences

こちらは、アパタイザー、メインディッシュ、デザートの三品のコース料理となっています。

Here, we have a set course meal consisting of three dishes: an appetizer, a main dish, and a dessert.

こちらのお品は、まとめ買いしておくと便利ですよ。

This item is convenient to buy in bulk.

感謝の気持ちに、お礼の品を送りました。

I sent a token of gratitude as a gesture of thanks.


Kanji Composition