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consumer goods; consumption goods
Products purchased and used directly by individuals to satisfy personal needs, as opposed to capital goods used in production.
消費財の価格が上昇している。
Consumer goods prices are rising.
食料品は代表的な消費財である。
Food products are a typical example of consumer goods.
消費財の需要は景気の動向に大きく左右される。
Demand for consumer goods is greatly influenced by economic trends.
An economics term composed of 消費 (consumption) and 財 (goods; assets). Refers to goods purchased by end consumers for personal use. Contrasted with 生産財 (capital goods/producer goods) used in manufacturing.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 耐久消費財: durable consumer goods (appliances, cars)
- 非耐久消費財: non-durable consumer goods (food, toiletries)
- 消費財市場: consumer goods market
- 消費財メーカー: consumer goods manufacturer
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 生産財: capital goods; producer goods — goods used to produce other goods
- 日用品: daily necessities — overlaps with non-durable consumer goods but focuses on everyday household items
- 商品: goods; merchandise — a broader term for any product for sale