English–Japanese
“actual item” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajigenbutsu
Example
写真ではなく、現物を見せてください。sha shin de wa na ku gen butsu o mi se te ku da sa i
Please show me the actual item, not a photo.
How to say “actual item” in Japanese
“Actual item” in Japanese is 現物 (genbutsu).
Centers on the tangible thing itself, rather than a picture, description, or representation of it.
Example sentences with 現物
画面上の情報だけでなく、現物の質感も確かめたいです。ga men jō no jō hō da ke de na ku gen butsu no shitsu kan mo tashi ka me ta i de su
I want to check the texture of the actual item, not just the information on the screen.
Tips for using 現物
- In shopping and business Japanese, 現物 (genbutsu) often marks a contrast with a photo, sample, or catalog description when inspection matters.