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limited edition product; exclusive item
A product made in limited quantities or available only for a limited time or at a specific location. Common in Japanese retail culture, where seasonal and regional limited editions are extremely popular.
この限定品はすぐに売り切れた。
This limited edition item sold out immediately.
京都限定の限定品をお土産に買った。
I bought a Kyoto-exclusive product as a souvenir.
季節限定品の桜味のチョコレートが毎年人気だ。
The seasonal limited edition cherry blossom flavored chocolate is popular every year.
USAGE:
限定品 is extremely common in Japanese consumer culture. Products are frequently marketed with modifiers like 期間限定 (limited time), 季節限定 (seasonal), 地域限定 (regional), or 数量限定 (limited quantity). These limited editions drive consumer interest and urgency.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 期間限定品 (limited-time product)
- 季節限定品 (seasonal limited edition)
- 地域限定品 (regional exclusive)
- 数量限定品 (limited quantity product)