(げんていひん)

げんていひん
noun
limited edition product; exclusive item
1. 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(げんていひん)はすぐに()()れた。
This limited edition item sold out immediately.
京都(きょうと)限定(げんてい)限定品(げんていひん)をお土産(みやげ)()った。
I bought a Kyoto-exclusive product as a souvenir.
季節(きせつ)限定品(げんていひん)(さくら)(あじ)のチョコレートが毎年(まいとし)人気(にんき)だ。
The seasonal limited edition cherry blossom flavored chocolate is popular every year.

USAGE:
限定品(げんていひん) is extremely common in Japanese consumer culture. Products are frequently marketed with modifiers like 期間(きかん)限定(げんてい) (limited time), 季節(きせつ)限定(げんてい) (seasonal), 地域(ちいき)限定(げんてい) (regional), or 数量(すうりょう)限定(げんてい) (limited quantity). These limited editions drive consumer interest and urgency.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 期間(きかん)限定品(げんていひん) (limited-time product)
  • 季節(きせつ)限定品(げんていひん) (seasonal limited edition)
  • 地域(ちいき)限定品(げんていひん) (regional exclusive)
  • 数量(すうりょう)限定品(げんていひん) (limited quantity product)