Meaning

Primary

Merchandise

Alternatives

Product, Goods

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Articles of merchandise are still merchandise.

Reading

しょうひん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 商品を買う

    to buy merchandise

    商品を作る

    to create merchandise

    商品を選ぶ

    to select merchandise

Context Sentences

ワニカニは、トーフグのヒット商品です。

WaniKani is Tofugu's hit product.

私、新商品のチョコには目がないんです。

I can't resist new chocolate products.

あの会社の商品にはいつも保証がついてるから、私はそこで買うことが多いかな。

Their merchandise is always guaranteed, so I tend to buy things from them.

Kanji Composition