品数

• Reading: しなかず
• Romaji: shinakazu
• Kanji breakdown: 品 (hin/shina) — goods, article, quality; 数 (suu/kazu) — number, count
• Pronunciation: /ɕi.na.ka.zɯ/

Meaning

Variety of goods; number of items or dishes. Refers to how many different kinds of products or items are available.

A compound noun used when discussing the range or assortment of products, menu items, or goods on offer. Frequently heard in shopping, restaurant, and retail contexts. Often paired with 多い (many) or 少ない (few) to evaluate selection quality.

Examples

1. この店は品数が多くて選ぶのに迷う。 This store has so many items that I can't decide what to choose.
2. 品数を増やすためにメニューを見直した。 We revised the menu to increase the number of dishes.
3. 夕飯の品数が少ないと家族に文句を言われる。 My family complains that there aren't enough dishes at dinner.

Usage Guide

Context: shopping, restaurants, retail

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 品 (shina, goods/items) + 数 (kazu, number/count). A straightforward combination describing the quantity of different items available.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal