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model number; part number
An alphanumeric code that identifies a specific model or version of a product. Essential for ordering replacement parts, comparing products, or seeking support.
型番を確認してください。
Please check the model number.
この製品の型番は裏面に書いてあります。
The model number for this product is written on the back.
修理を依頼する際は、型番と製造番号をお伝えください。
When requesting a repair, please provide the model number and serial number.
Composed of 型 (model, type) + 番 (number). A practical term used in retail, manufacturing, and customer service. Knowing the 型番 is essential when buying replacement parts, getting repairs, or comparing product specifications.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 型番を調べる: to look up the model number
- 型番を確認する: to verify the model number
- 型番検索: model number search
- 旧型番: old model number
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 品番: product number — used more in retail and inventory contexts
- 製造番号: serial number — unique to each individual unit, unlike 型番 which is shared across all units of the same model
- 型式: model type — a more formal/technical designation, common in automotive contexts