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食料品
shokuryōhin
groceries
スーパーで食料品を買いました。
I bought groceries at the supermarket.
formal
Food products and other daily necessities sold for consumption or use.
この店では食料品と日用品を扱っています。
This store handles groceries and daily necessities.
食料品の値段が上がりました。
The prices of groceries have gone up.
Used in retail and daily conversation to refer to consumable goods, excluding fresh produce unless specified.
Pro Tip
Distinguish from '食品' (shokuhin)
'食料品' typically refers to a broader category including daily necessities like toiletries, while '食品' specifically means 'food products' or 'food items'. For example, '食料品' may include toothpaste or detergent, whereas '食品' does not.
Word Origin
Composed of 食 (shoku, 'food') and 料品 (ryōhin, 'goods/materials'), forming a compound noun meaning 'food goods' or 'groceries'. The term reflects the categorization of consumable items in retail contexts.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in shopping contexts, especially in supermarkets or convenience stores. The term emphasizes packaged or processed food items rather than fresh produce, which may be categorized separately as '青果' (seika, fresh produce).
Word Breakdown
食
food
root料
material/goods
root品
item/goods
root和英辞典