必需品|ひつじゅひんhitsujuhin
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- nounnecessities; necessary article; requisite; essentials
- Related不可欠ふかけつNeutralA na-adjective for something indispensable, as in 「生活に不可欠な水」. It describes a quality or property, while 「必需品」 refers to the goods themselves.
- Related必要ひつようNeutralThe broadest term: necessary or needed, as in 「必要な書類」. It covers anything required, not limited to physical items.
- Related必須ひっすNeutralMeans mandatory or required, as in 「必須科目」. Mostly used for conditions and requirements rather than everyday goods.
- Antonym贅沢品ぜいたくひんNeutralAn antonym of 「必需品」: a luxury item, costly goods not essential to daily life.
- Antonym奢侈品しゃしひんWrittenA word of written, formal prose for luxury goods, standing opposite 「必需品」.
Use 「必需品」 for items you cannot do without in daily life, as in 「生活必需品」. To describe the quality of being indispensable, use 「不可欠」 or 「必須」; 「必要」 is the general word for anything needed. The opposite is 「贅沢品」.
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