Japanese word

アイテム

Pronunciation

Romajiaitemu

Meaning

  • nounitem

Example

このアイテムは便利です。ko no a i te mu wa ben ri de su

This item is useful.

Illustration for アイテム (item)

More examples

買い物の前に、必要なアイテムをメモしておきます。ka i mono no mae ni hitsu yō na a i te mu o me mo shi te o ki ma su

Before shopping, I make a note of the items I need.

Core concept

Refers to one distinct object viewed as a useful, selectable, or discussable unit.

Common phrases

  • お気に入りのアイテムo ki ni hai ri no a i te mu

    favorite item

  • 便利なアイテムben ri na a i te mu

    useful item

Similar words

品物shinamono: A physical object regarded as a thing that can be owned, used, bought, or given.
商品shōhin: A product presented for sale to customers.
製品seihin: A finished object produced by manufacturing.

Definition in Japanese

一つの品物や製品を指していう語。hito tsu no shina mono ya sei hin o sa shi te i u go

Word origin

The Japanese loanword アイテム (aitemu, "item") is borrowed from English item.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese, アイテム (aitemu) can refer to game equipment as well as an everyday product, while English item also commonly labels one point in a list.

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