品 物(しなもの)

しなもの

noun

goods, article

business

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.

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 sits between the casual 物(もの) and the more commercial 商品(しょうひん) in register, while remaining a neutral, everyday word.

Related Words

Compare: 商品(しょうひん) (product, merchandise)

Compare: 製品(せいひん) (manufactured product)

Compare: 物品(ぶっぴん) (goods)

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Added 2026.1.7 21:08 · Revised 2026.10.4 4:16

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