品物(しなもの)

品物(しなもの) is a general term for physical goods or items, often used in shopping and business contexts.

Contrast with similar words

• 品物(しなもの): physical goods/items (slightly formal)
• 物(もの): thing (general, casual)
• 商品(しょうひん): product, merchandise (commercial focus)
• 製品(せいひん): manufactured product

Common expressions

• 品物(しなもの)を選(えら)ぶ: to choose an item
• 品物(しなもの)を届(とど)ける: to deliver goods
• 品物(しなもの)を送(おく)る: to send goods
• 高(たか)い品物(しなもの): expensive items

Usage

品物(しなもの) emphasizes the tangible, physical nature of items. It's more formal than 物(もの) but less commercial than 商品(しょうひん).