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Base noun form. Refers to items, goods, or articles, often in commercial or general contexts. Example: 『この品は高い』 (kono shina wa takai, 'This item is expensive').
Theme

In a small antique shop, User and the shop owner Akira discuss the value and history of various items on display.

しな

thing / article / goods

Everyday Life & SurvivalShopping & Money Use

Memory Hook

Think of a 'thing' on a shelf in a store. 『品』 (shina, 'thing / Article') sounds like 'sheen-a' — imagine shiny goods catching your eye!

Cultural Note

『品』 (shina, 'thing / Article') is commonly used in shopping contexts, such as 『お品書き』 (oshinagaki, 'menu' in restaurants) or 『品物』 (shinamono, 'goods / Merchandise').

Forms

Base: 品Base noun form. Refers to items, goods, or articles, often in commercial or general contexts. Example: 『この品は高い』 (kono shina wa takai, 'This item is expensive').