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.
この店は品数が多い。
This shop has a large selection.
ランチの品数が増えて嬉しい。
I'm happy that the lunch menu has more items now.
閉店間際になると品数が少なくなる。
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:
品 (item, goods) + 数 (number, count).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 品数が多い: to have a large selection
- 品数が少ない: to have a limited selection
- 品数が豊富: to have a rich variety
- 品数を増やす: to increase the number of items
USAGE:
In home cooking, 品数の多い食卓 refers to a dinner spread with many dishes — considered a sign of a well-prepared meal in Japanese culture.