品物(しなもの)

しなもの
noun
goods, article
1. goods, article, item
A physical item or product, especially one for sale or trade. General term for merchandise or objects.
この品物(しなもの)はいくらですか。
How much is this item?
品物(しなもの)を送(おく)りました。
I sent the goods.
高(たか)い品物(しなもの)は買(か)えません。
I can't buy expensive items.

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 NOTE:
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).

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Added 2026.1.7 21:08 · Revised 2026.2.19 11:56
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