雑貨(ざっか)

ざっか
noun
miscellaneous goods, general merchandise
shopping
1. miscellaneous goods, sundries, general merchandise
A variety of everyday items and household goods, often including decorative items, stationery, and small accessories.
雑貨(ざっか)屋(や)で買(か)い物(もの)をした。
I went shopping at a general store.
かわいい雑貨(ざっか)を集(あつ)めている。
I collect cute miscellaneous goods.
クリスマスマーケットでは手作(てづく)りの雑貨(ざっか)や温(あたた)かい飲(の)み物(もの)が楽(たの)しめる。
At Christmas markets, you can enjoy handmade goods and warm drinks.

雑貨(ざっか) refers to various small everyday items, often with a focus on lifestyle and decorative goods.

Etymology

雑(ざつ) (miscellaneous) + 貨(か) (goods) = miscellaneous goods

Compounds

  • 雑貨(ざっか)屋(や): general store, variety shop
  • 雑貨(ざっか)店(てん): miscellaneous goods store
  • 生活(せいかつ)雑貨(ざっか): lifestyle goods, household items
  • 輸入(ゆにゅう)雑貨(ざっか): imported goods
  • インテリア雑貨(ざっか): interior décor items

Usage

In modern Japanese, 雑貨(ざっか) often has a positive connotation, referring to stylish or cute items rather than just "miscellaneous junk."

Related Words

Compare: 日用品(にちようひん) (daily necessities, everyday goods)
Compare: 小物(こもの) (accessories)
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Added 2026.2.4 22:51 · Revised 2026.10.6 4:54
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