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shelf life, keeping quality, how well something keeps
How long food or other perishable items remain fresh or usable. Describes the ability of a product to stay in good condition over time.
このお菓子は日持ちがする。
These sweets keep well.
生クリームのケーキは日持ちしない。
Fresh cream cake doesn't keep long.
お土産を選ぶときは、日持ちするものにしたほうがいい。
When choosing souvenirs, it's better to pick things that keep well.
USAGE:
Most commonly used in the patterns 日持ちがする (keeps well) and 日持ちしない (doesn't keep well). Very practical everyday vocabulary, especially when discussing food gifts, souvenirs, and cooking. An important consideration in Japanese gift-giving culture, where 日持ちするもの (long-lasting items) are preferred for souvenirs.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 日持ちがする: to keep well, to have a long shelf life
- 日持ちしない: doesn't keep, perishable
- 日持ちする食品: food with a long shelf life