サンプル
さんぷる
noun
sample
1.
sample, specimen
A small portion or example of something used for testing, examination, or demonstration.
サンプルを送ってください。
Please send me a sample.
新しい化粧品のサンプルをもらった。
I received a sample of the new cosmetics.
製品のサンプルを確認してから注文することにした。
I decided to check the product sample before placing an order.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 無料サンプル: free sample
- サンプルを配る: to hand out samples
- サンプルを取る: to take a sample
- サンプル品: sample item
- 食品サンプル: food sample (also refers to the realistic plastic food displays in restaurant windows)
USAGE:
In Japan, 食品サンプル also refers to the wax or plastic food models displayed in restaurant windows to show what dishes look like. These models are a famous aspect of Japanese food culture.