品数(しなかず)

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

Forms

品(しな) (item, goods) + 数(かず) (number, count).

Common collocations

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

Usage

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