Translation guide
The English word 'item' can refer to a physical object, an entry in a list, a news article, or a matter of business. This guide covers natural Japanese expressions for each meaning.
Referring to a single physical thing, often in contexts like shopping, inventory, or personal belongings.
General word for goods or articles. Common in shopping and inventory contexts.
How much is this item?
Product or merchandise. Used in commercial contexts, such as stores or catalogs.
Loanword from English. Common in fashion, gaming, and casual contexts.
A more formal or written term for goods or articles. Often used in set phrases.
Referring to a single element in a list, menu, questionnaire, or similar structured set.
Standard term for an item in a list, form, or document. Very common.
Please check each item on the list.
Used for items in a list of goods, especially in official or commercial lists.
Also used for list items in casual or tech contexts, like menu items in apps.
Referring to a piece of news or a short article in a newspaper, broadcast, or website.
Standard word for a news article or report.
There was an interesting item in the newspaper.
General word for news. Can refer to a single news item in context.
Formal term for a news report or coverage. Often used in media contexts.
Referring to a topic or matter for discussion, especially in meetings or formal settings.
Agenda item or topic for discussion in a meeting.
Let's move on to the next item.
Matter or item, often used in formal documents or lists of things to address.
Matter or case, often used in business or legal contexts.
The English word 'item' covers many concepts. Using a single Japanese word like アイテム for all cases can sound unnatural. Choose the word that fits the specific context.
新商品が入荷しました。
New items have arrived.
このアイテムはどこで買えますか。
Where can I buy this item?
I will wrap the item you purchased.
購入品目のリストを作成しました。
I made a list of purchased items.
メニューのアイテムを選んでください。
Please select an item from the menu.
What is today's top news item?
その事件は大きく報道された。
That incident was a major news item.
Please list the items for consideration.
この案件は後回しにしましょう。
Let's put this item on hold.