Meaning

Primary

Article

Alternatives

Item, Goods

Word Type

counter, noun

Explanation

This is the same as the kanji, at least in regards to the article or goods meaning, which means you can use this word to mean article or goods.

Reading

しな
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)
ひん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

When this kanji is used as a single-character vocabulary word, it is usually read as しな. You'll see it read as ひん more often in kanji combination words. That said, there is an expression, 品がない, which means "unrefined" or "lacking taste," and the kanji is read ひん in this case. Here's a mnemonic to help you remember the しな reading:

Think of it like a video game. The first time you see new goods there's a sheen (しな) about it. But when you bring it back to your place, the sheen is gone. Then when you go back to the store, wow! All the goods you don't already own have that sheen! Gotta buy them!

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 食料品

    foodstuffs, provisions

    高級品

    a high-class item

    ブランド品

    a brand-name item

Context Sentences

こちらは、アパタイザー、メインディッシュ、デザートの三品のコース料理となっています。

Here, we have a set course meal consisting of three dishes: an appetizer, a main dish, and a dessert.

こちらのお品は、まとめ買いしておくと便利ですよ。

This item is convenient to buy in bulk.

感謝の気持ちに、お礼の品を送りました。

I sent a token of gratitude as a gesture of thanks.

Kanji Composition