Translation guide
Expresses that a product is unavailable for purchase because the store has no more of it.
It's out of stock.
The most common way to say a product is sold out or not currently available.
Standard phrase meaning 'out of stock' or 'sold out'. Used in stores and online.
Sorry, that product is out of stock.
More formal or business-like. Literally 'inventory is cut off'.
We apologize, but it is currently out of stock.
Means 'sold out'. Emphasizes that the item was popular and all units were sold.
That book is sold out.
Business term for 'stockout' or 'item missing from inventory'. Used in supply chain contexts.
A stockout has occurred.
Short, written forms commonly seen on signs or labels in stores.
Indicates that the item is out of stock now but will be restocked.
Polite way to say 'currently out of stock', implying it may return.
It is currently out of stock. The next restock date is undecided.
Direct 'no inventory'. Often seen in online shops.
品切れ is the most general and neutral. 売り切れ emphasizes that all items were sold (often due to popularity). 在庫切れ is slightly more formal and businesslike, focusing on inventory status.
Do not say ストックの外 (stock no soto) or similar literal translations. They are not understood.
I'm sorry, we're out of stock.
The item you ordered is out of stock.
人気商品のため、売り切れとなりました。
Due to popularity, it is sold out.
This item is currently out of stock.