Japanese word

日用品

Pronunciation

Romajinichiyōhin

Meaning

  • noundaily necessities

Example

毎週、日用品を買います。mai shū nichi yō hin o ka i ma su

I buy daily necessities every week.

Illustration for 日用品 (daily necessities)

More examples

災害に備えて、日用品を少しずつそろえています。sai gai ni sona e te nichi yō hin o suko shi zu tsu so ro e te i ma su

I am gradually stocking up on daily necessities in preparation for a disaster.

Core concept

日用品 (nichiyōhin) describes familiar goods that people regularly use in their everyday routines.

Common phrases

  • 日用品をそろえるnichi yō hin o so ro e ru

    stock up on daily necessities

Similar words

生活用品seikatsuyōhin: Goods used in everyday life by individuals or households.
生活必需品seikatsuhitsujuhin: Goods regarded as essential for everyday living, including during disasters.
家庭用品kateiyōhin: Goods used in and around the home for household tasks.

Definition in Japanese

毎日の暮らしに必要な身の回りの品物。mai nichi no ku ra shi ni hitsu yō na mi no mawa ri no shina mono

Word origin

日用品 (nichiyōhin, "daily necessities") is a Sino-Japanese compound of 日 (nichi, "day"), 用 (yō, "use"), and 品 (hin, "goods").

Usage tips

  • The label 日用品 (nichiyōhin) often covers items such as soap, tissues, and cleaning supplies in Japanese retail stores.

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