durable goods; durable consumer goods
Refers to products designed to last a long time, such as furniture, appliances, and electronics. Often contrasted with 消耗品 (consumables).
See also: 耐久消費財
Refrigerators and washing machines are classified as durable goods.
Since durable goods can be used for a long time after purchase, they can be economical even if the initial cost is high.
耐久消費財 is a near-synonym also meaning durable consumer goods, but 耐久商品 is more common in everyday contexts.
消耗品 refers to consumables or items that are used up relatively quickly, in contrast to 耐久商品.
Compound of 耐久 (durability) and 商品 (goods, merchandise).