入荷

• Reading: にゅうか
• Romaji: nyuuka
• Kanji breakdown: 入 (nyuu) — enter, put in; 荷 (ka) — goods, cargo, load
• Pronunciation: /ɲɯː.ka/

Meaning

Arrival of goods; receiving stock. When products are delivered and available.

A noun and suru-verb used in retail and logistics. The opposite is 出荷 (shukka, shipping out). Common phrases include 新商品が入荷した (new products arrived), 入荷待ち (waiting for stock), and 再入荷 (restocking). Frequently seen on shop signs and online stores to announce new arrivals.

Examples

1. 人気商品が再入荷したので早めに買いに行った。 A popular item was back in stock, so I went to buy it early.
2. 新鮮な野菜が毎朝入荷する市場に通っている。 I go regularly to a market where fresh vegetables arrive every morning.
3. この商品は現在入荷待ちの状態です。 This item is currently awaiting stock.

Usage Guide

Context: retail, logistics, shopping, online stores

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From 入 (nyuu, enter) + 荷 (ka, goods/cargo). Literally 'goods entering,' describing the arrival of merchandise at a shop or warehouse.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal