Translation guide
Everyday items used in a home, such as furniture, appliances, and utensils. Japanese expressions vary by context, from general terms to specific categories.
Referring to household items in a broad sense, such as when shopping or describing what a store sells.
The most common general term for household goods, used in stores, catalogs, and everyday conversation.
この店は家庭用品を安く売っています。
This store sells household goods cheaply.
Emphasizes daily necessities; often used for practical items like cleaning supplies and kitchenware.
生活用品はまとめて買うとお得です。
It's a good deal to buy daily necessities in bulk.
Everyday goods, often used for consumables and small household items.
日用品はドラッグストアで買えます。
You can buy everyday goods at the drugstore.
Specifically referring to furniture, home decor, and larger household items.
Furniture; includes tables, chairs, beds, etc. Not used for small goods.
新しい家具を買うために家具店に行きました。
I went to a furniture store to buy new furniture.
Interior goods, including decorative items and soft furnishings.
インテリア用品を選ぶのが楽しいです。
Choosing interior goods is fun.
Items used in the kitchen or for dining.
Kitchenware; includes pots, pans, utensils, etc.
台所用品を整理しました。
I organized the kitchenware.
Tableware; dishes, plates, bowls, etc.
この食器は電子レンジ対応です。
This tableware is microwave-safe.
Kitchen goods, often used in retail contexts.
キッチン用品のコーナーはどこですか。
Where is the kitchen goods section?
Household electrical appliances like refrigerators, washing machines, etc.
Short for 家庭用電気製品 (household electrical appliances). Commonly used in stores and conversation.
家電量販店でテレビを買いました。
I bought a TV at an electronics retail store.
Formal term for household electrical appliances; used in manuals or official documents.
この家庭用電気製品は省エネです。
This household electrical appliance is energy-saving.
Items used for cleaning the house.
Cleaning supplies; includes detergents, mops, brooms, etc.
掃除用品を買いに行きます。
I'm going to buy cleaning supplies.
家庭用品 is the broadest term for household goods. 生活用品 emphasizes daily life necessities, often including consumables. 日用品 is similar but more common for small, everyday items like toiletries and stationery.
In Japan, household goods are often sold at ホームセンター (home centers), ドラッグストア (drugstores), or 百均 (100-yen shops). Use the specific category term when asking for a section.