1.
brand new item; new product; unused goods
an item that has never been used or owned before; factory-fresh merchandise
新品を買った。
I bought a brand new one.
この製品は新品同様の状態です。
This product is in like-new condition.
新品と中古品では値段が大きく違う。
There's a big price difference between new and used items.
FORMATION:
新 (new) + 品 (item, goods) → new item
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 新品同様 (like new, as good as new)
- 新品未開封 (brand new, unopened)
- 新品未使用 (brand new, unused)
CONTRAST:
- 中古品 (used item) - opposite
- 既製品 (ready-made product) - different concept
USAGE:
Often seen in product listings and shopping contexts to indicate the condition of merchandise.