1.
refill; refill type; for refilling purposes
A product sold specifically to refill an existing container, rather than buying a new container each time. Very common for household products like shampoo, detergent, and soap.
Extremely common in Japanese daily life. Refill packs are standard for shampoo, conditioner, hand soap, laundry detergent, and many other household products. The practice reflects both cost-consciousness and environmental awareness in Japanese consumer culture.
Common collocations
Related words
- 詰め替える: to refill, to transfer into another container
- 用: suffix meaning "for the purpose of"
- 大容量詰め替え: large-capacity refill
Cultural note
Refill products are ubiquitous in Japan. Supermarkets and drugstores devote entire sections to refill packs, which are typically sold in flexible pouches at a lower price than the original bottled product.