(みき)(ひん)

みきりひん
noun
clearance item; markdown item
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(みき)(ひん)コーナーで()った。
I bought it from the clearance section.
この野菜(やさい)見切(みき)(ひん)半額(はんがく)だった。
These vegetables were half price as clearance items.
閉店前(へいてんまえ)見切(みき)(ひん)(ねら)って()いに()く。
I go shopping before closing time to get clearance items.

ETYMOLOGY:
見切(みき)り (giving up on, writing off) + (ひん) (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(みき)(ひん)コーナー - clearance section
  • 見切(みき)(ひん)セール - clearance sale

RELATED TERMS:

  • 値引(ねび)(ひん) - discounted items
  • 処分品(しょぶんひん) - items for disposal/clearance