(しなかず)

しなかず
noun
number of items; selection; variety
1. number of items; selection; variety of goods
The number or range of different items available, especially in a shop, restaurant menu, or product lineup.
この(みせ)品数(しなかず)(おお)い。
This shop has a large selection.
ランチの品数(しなかず)()えて(うれ)しい。
I'm happy that the lunch menu has more items now.
閉店(へいてん)間際(まぎわ)になると品数(しなかず)(すく)なくなる。
The selection gets smaller near closing time.

The number or variety of items available. Commonly used to evaluate shops, restaurant menus, and home-cooked meals.

FORMATION:
(しな) (item, goods) + (かず) (number, count).

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 品数(しなかず)(おお)い: to have a large selection
  • 品数(しなかず)(すく)ない: to have a limited selection
  • 品数(しなかず)豊富(ほうふ): to have a rich variety
  • 品数(しなかず)()やす: to increase the number of items

USAGE:
In home cooking, 品数(しなかず)(おお)食卓(しょくたく) refers to a dinner spread with many dishes — considered a sign of a well-prepared meal in Japanese culture.