noun
medium-quality item; middling goods
Used to describe something of average or moderate quality, often in contrast to high-grade or low-grade items. Common in commercial or evaluative contexts.
この店では上物から中物まで幅広く扱っている。
This shop carries a wide range from high-quality to medium-quality items.
noun
Koya paper; Kōya paper
A specific type of paper traditionally produced in the Kōya region. This sense is a specialized term and may not be widely known outside relevant contexts.
See also: 高野紙
古文書の修復には中物と呼ばれる高野紙が使われることがある。
Koya paper, called 中物, is sometimes used in the restoration of old documents.