(たんぴん)

たんぴん
noun
single item; a la carte; individual product
1. single item, a la carte, individual product
An individual item sold or ordered separately, not as part of a set, combo, or bundle. Commonly used in restaurants and retail contexts.
Can I order it a la carte?
セットより単品(たんぴん)ほう(たか)
Ordering individually is more expensive than the set.
This product is sold individually, but buying in bulk is a better deal.

Common collocations

Usage

In restaurants, 単品(たんぴん) means ordering dishes individually rather than as a set meal (セット or 定食(ていしょく)). In retail, it means purchasing a product on its own rather than as part of a bundle or pack. Contrasts with セット (set/combo) and まとめ() (bulk purchase).