消費財(しょうひざい)

しょうひざい
noun
consumer goods
economics
1. consumer goods; consumption goods
Products purchased and used directly by individuals to satisfy personal needs, as opposed to capital goods used in production.
消費財(しょうひざい)の価格(かかく)が上昇(じょうしょう)している。
Consumer goods prices are rising.
食料品(しょくりょうひん)は代表的(だいひょうてき)な消費財(しょうひざい)である。
Food products are a typical example of consumer goods.
消費財(しょうひざい)の需要(じゅよう)は景気(けいき)の動向(どうこう)に大(おお)きく左右(さゆう)される。
Demand for consumer goods is greatly influenced by economic trends.

An economics term composed of 消費(しょうひ) (consumption) and 財(ざい) (goods; assets). Refers to goods purchased by end consumers for personal use. Contrasted with 生産財(せいさんざい) (capital goods/producer goods) used in manufacturing.

Common collocations

  • 耐久(たいきゅう)消費財(しょうひざい): durable consumer goods (appliances, cars)
  • 非耐久(ひたいきゅう)消費財(しょうひざい): non-durable consumer goods (food, toiletries)
  • 消費財(しょうひざい)市場(しじょう): consumer goods market
  • 消費財(しょうひざい)メーカー: consumer goods manufacturer

Similar words

  • 生産財(せいさんざい): capital goods; producer goods — goods used to produce other goods
  • 日用品(にちようひん): daily necessities — overlaps with non-durable consumer goods but focuses on everyday household items
  • 商品(しょうひん): goods; merchandise — a broader term for any product for sale

Related Words

Compare: 日用品(にちようひん) (daily necessities)
Compare: 商品(しょうひん) (goods)
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