VocabJLPT N1
merchandise
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. goods
  2. 2. merchandise
A noun borrowed from English ("goods") referring to merchandise or branded items, especially fan merchandise related to a band, sports team, or anime. It is widely used in pop culture contexts and you will often hear it in conversations about concerts or fan events.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Wow, that's steep — don't you think the prices on this merch are a bit much?

Sentence 2

"The quality on this merch is way better than expected!" everyone said happily.

Sentence 3

The news raised concerns about the lines forming for popular merchandise.

Sentence 4

If I don't sort through my merch once in a while, my room turns into a warehouse.

Sentence 5

A purchase limit has been set for early-sale merchandise.