(びひん)

びひん
noun
item in good condition; beautiful specimen
1. item in good/beautiful condition
A secondhand or collectible item that is in excellent condition with minimal signs of use. Commonly used in online marketplace listings and auction sites.
この(ほん)美品(びひん)です。
This book is in excellent condition.
美品(びひん)中古(ちゅうこ)カメラを(やす)()()れた。
I got a used camera in great condition for a low price.
フリマアプリで「美品(びひん)」と()いてあっても、(とど)いたら(きず)だらけだったことがある。
Even when it says 'excellent condition' on the flea market app, there have been times when the item arrived covered in scratches.

USAGE:
美品(びひん) is extremely common in Japanese online marketplaces like メルカリ (Mercari), ヤフオク (Yahoo Auctions), and ラクマ (Rakuma). It indicates that a secondhand item has been well cared for and shows little wear.

CONDITION SCALE (common in listings):

  • 新品(しんぴん): brand new
  • 未使用(みしよう): unused
  • 美品(びひん): excellent condition
  • 良品(りょうひん): good condition
  • (なん)あり: has flaws/defects
  • ジャンク: junk, for parts

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 美品(びひん)中古(ちゅうこ)〜 (secondhand ~ in excellent condition)
  • 美品(びひん)をお(さが)しの(かた) (for those looking for items in excellent condition)
  • 状態(じょうたい)美品(びひん) (condition is excellent)