1.
clearance item; markdown item; discount merchandise
Products sold at reduced prices because they are nearing expiration, slightly damaged, or the store wants to clear inventory.
見切り品コーナーで買った。
I bought it from the clearance section.
この野菜は見切り品で半額だった。
These vegetables were half price as clearance items.
閉店前に見切り品を狙って買いに行く。
I go shopping before closing time to get clearance items.
ETYMOLOGY:
見切り (giving up on, writing off) + 品 (item) - items the store has given up on selling at full price.
USAGE:
Common at:
- Supermarkets (near-expiry food)
- Department stores (seasonal items)
- Electronics stores (older models)
COMMON CONTEXTS:
- 見切り品コーナー - clearance section
- 見切り品セール - clearance sale
RELATED TERMS:
- 値引き品 - discounted items
- 処分品 - items for disposal/clearance