(びひん)

びひん
noun
equipment, fixtures, supplies
See also: 美品(びひん) (item in good condition)
1. equipment, fixtures, supplies
Items and supplies provided for use in an office, school, or other facility. Refers to durable goods that belong to an organization rather than to individuals.
備品(びひん)管理(かんり)する。
To manage the equipment.
会社(かいしゃ)備品(びひん)私的(してき)使(つか)ってはいけない。
You must not use company equipment for personal purposes.
(あたら)しいオフィスに必要(ひつよう)備品(びひん)のリストを(つく)ってください。
Please make a list of the equipment needed for the new office.

備品(びひん) is composed of () (prepare, equip) + (ひん) (goods, article).

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 備品(びひん)管理(かんり)する: to manage equipment
  • 備品(びひん)購入(こうにゅう)する: to purchase supplies
  • 備品(びひん)台帳(だいちょう): equipment ledger
  • オフィス備品(びひん): office supplies/equipment

USAGE: Refers to durable items that belong to an organization — desks, chairs, projectors, etc. Consumable items like paper and pens are typically called 消耗品(しょうもうひん) instead.