(しょうもうひん)

しょうもうひん
noun
consumables, expendable supplies
1. consumables, expendable supplies
Items that are used up through normal use and must be regularly replaced, such as printer ink, batteries, or office supplies.
消耗品(しょうもうひん)注文(ちゅうもん)する。
To order consumable supplies.
インクは消耗品(しょうもうひん)です。
Ink is a consumable.
会社(かいしゃ)消耗品(しょうもうひん)()()えている。
The company's consumable supply costs are increasing.

消耗品(しょうもうひん) refers to items that get used up through normal use and need regular replacement. The kanji 消耗(しょうもう) means "consumption/wearing out" and (ひん) means "goods."

COMMON EXAMPLES:

  • プリンターのインク: printer ink
  • コピー用紙(ようし): copy paper
  • 電池(でんち): batteries
  • ペン、鉛筆(えんぴつ): pens, pencils

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 消耗品(しょうもうひん)(): consumable expenses
  • 消耗品(しょうもうひん)補充(ほじゅう)する: to replenish consumables
  • 消耗品(しょうもうひん)注文(ちゅうもん)する: to order consumables

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 日用品(にちようひん): daily necessities (broader, includes non-consumable household items)
  • 事務(じむ)用品(ようひん): office supplies (broader, includes non-consumable items like staplers)