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consumables, expendable supplies
Items that are used up through normal use and must be regularly replaced, such as printer ink, batteries, or office supplies.
消耗品を注文する。
To order consumable supplies.
インクは消耗品です。
Ink is a consumable.
会社の消耗品費が増えている。
The company's consumable supply costs are increasing.
消耗品 refers to items that get used up through normal use and need regular replacement. The kanji 消耗 means "consumption/wearing out" and 品 means "goods."
COMMON EXAMPLES:
- プリンターのインク: printer ink
- コピー用紙: copy paper
- 電池: batteries
- ペン、鉛筆: pens, pencils
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 消耗品費: consumable expenses
- 消耗品を補充する: to replenish consumables
- 消耗品を注文する: to order consumables
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 日用品: daily necessities (broader, includes non-consumable household items)
- 事務用品: office supplies (broader, includes non-consumable items like staplers)