Japanese word

用品

Pronunciation

Romajiyōhin

Meaning

  • nounsupplies

Example

仕事に必要な用品をそろえます。shi goto ni hitsu yō na yō hin o so ro e ma su

I gather the supplies needed for work.

Illustration for 用品 (supplies)

More examples

旅行に必要な用品を前日にそろえます。ryo kō ni hitsu yō na yō hin o zen jitsu ni so ro e ma su

I prepare the supplies needed for the trip the day before.

Core concept

Covers the practical things needed to carry out an activity or support everyday life.

Common phrases

  • 用品を注文するyō hin o chū mon su ru

    order supplies

  • 用品を購入するyō hin o kō nyū su ru

    purchase supplies

  • 用品をそろえるyō hin o so ro e ru

    prepare supplies

Similar words

用具yōgu: An object designed to help perform a specific task or activity.
備品bihin: Items purchased and kept for repeated use by an organization or facility.
物品buppin: A tangible article that can be owned, handled, or traded.

Definition in Japanese

ある目的のために用いる実用的な品物。a ru moku teki no ta me ni mochi i ru jitsu yō teki na shina mono

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese compound 用品 (yōhin) joins 用 (yō, "use") with 品 (hin, "article"), meaning an article intended for use.

Usage tips

  • On Japanese shopping labels, 用品 (yōhin) usually points to a category of goods, while a brand or model name identifies an individual item.

Other meanings

  • equipmentnoun
  • articlesnoun

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