Translation guide
A product that is flawed or not working correctly. In Japanese, this is commonly expressed with 不良品 (defective product) or 欠陥品 (defective item), but the phrasing depends on context and formality.
Referring to a manufactured product that has a flaw or does not work properly.
The most common and general term for a defective product. Used in business, retail, and everyday contexts.
Can I get this defective product exchanged?
There was a defective item mixed in.
Emphasizes a defect or flaw, often used in formal or technical contexts. Slightly stronger than 不良品.
An accident occurred due to a defective product.
A softer, more descriptive phrase meaning 'product with a malfunction'. Common in customer service.
Products with defects can be returned.
Similar to 欠陥品 but explicitly refers to commercial goods. Used in legal or consumer protection contexts.
A recall of defective products was announced.
Referring to a specific part or component that is defective, often in manufacturing or repair contexts.
Describing one defective item among many, such as in a shipment or collection.
A simple phrase meaning 'defective item', often used when sorting or checking goods.
Please separate the defective items.
Literally 'damaged item', used for goods with physical damage like scratches or dents. Often used in retail or second-hand sales.
Used in formal business or legal contexts to refer to defective goods as a category.
Legal term meaning 'goods with defects'. Used in contracts or consumer law.
Defective goods are subject to return.
The English phrase 'defective article' is not directly translated as one word in Japanese. Instead, use compound nouns like 不良品 or 欠陥品 depending on context. 'Article' in the sense of 'item' is usually 品 (ひん) or 商品 (しょうひん).
不良品 is the everyday term for a defective product. 欠陥品 is more formal and emphasizes a serious flaw or design defect. In casual conversation, 不良品 is preferred.
Replacement of the defective part is necessary.
これは傷物なので安くします。
This is a damaged item, so I'll give you a discount.