Whether you\u2019re looking for pre-loved designer bags or secondhand anime merch on Japanese shopping and auction sites, it\u2019s important to know the condition of the items you would like to purchase. Japanese sellers are normally very diligent in describing flaws and issues, and making sense of these descriptions is vital to making sure you know what you\u2019re buying. However, understanding Japanese-language item listings can be difficult for non-Japanese speakers, even with the help of an online translator like Google Translate. To make the process of buying pre-loved items a little easier, we\u2019ve written a guide on how to decipher Japanese item listings – enjoy!<\/p>\n
On any item page for a secondhand item it\u2019s best to start by searching for the word \u72b6\u614b<\/strong>, which means \u201ccondition\u201d in Japanese. Under this section of the listing you can find more details about the condition of the item. Marketplace apps are more likely to have a heading named \u201c\u72b6\u614b<\/strong>\u201d with a basic description of the item\u2019s condition and have more details in the item description. Sites that primarily deal in secondhand items will usually have a condition ranking system that may differ based on what site you are browsing. If there is any sort of damage on the item, the seller or shop will usually provide pictures that indicate the location and extent of the damage.<\/p>\n Although condition ranking systems vary site to site, there are some standardized phrases to look out for while on your pre-loved item shopping spree. Listed below are some of the key phrases that will appear on most product listings for secondhand items.<\/p>\n \u65b0\u54c1<\/strong>: Brand new – the item is in brand new condition with original tags and packaging. <\/p>\n \u672a\u4f7f\u7528\u54c1<\/strong>: Unused – the item has never been worn or used. Clothing in this category may or may not come with the original tags. <\/p>\n \u672a\u958b\u5c01<\/strong>: Unopened – This label is often used for collectibles items like figures that come in a box. <\/p>\n \u672a\u4f7f\u7528\u54c1\u306b\u8fd1\u3044<\/strong>: Like new – the item is in near-new condition. <\/p>\n \u4f7f\u7528\u611f\u3092\u3042\u307e\u308a\u611f\u3058\u306a\u3044<\/strong>: Barely used – the item has no visible damage or wear. <\/p>\n \u3084\u3084\u50b7\u3084\u6c5a\u308c\u3042\u308a<\/strong>: Used – the item has slight damage or wear. You may also see the phrase \u76ee\u7acb\u3063\u305f\u50b7\u3084\u6c5a\u308c\u306a\u3057<\/strong> which roughly translates as \u201cno obvious signs of damage or wear.\u201d <\/p>\n \u50b7\u3084\u6c5a\u308c\u3042\u308a<\/strong>: Visibly Used – the item has some damage or wear. <\/p>\n \u5168\u4f53\u7684\u306b\u4f7f\u7528\u611f\u30fb\u6c5a\u308c\u306e\u3042\u308b\u5546\u54c1<\/strong>: Well used – the item has significant damage or wear.<\/p>\n Below are some other useful words and phrases pertaining to item condition that you might see in the description of the item or in the seller\u2019s profile. <\/p>\n \u30da\u30c3\u30c8\u3042\u308a<\/strong>: Has pets. Sometimes this will be written as \u30da\u30c3\u30c8\u6709\u308a<\/strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u30da\u30c3\u30c8\u306a\u3057<\/strong>: Does not have pets. Sometimes this will be written as \u30da\u30c3\u30c8\u7121\u3057<\/strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u7981\u7159<\/strong>: Non-smoker. However few people will declare that they do smoke (\u55ab\u7159<\/strong>), so we recommend checking the seller\u2019s feedback before making a purchase. <\/p>\n Whether you\u2019re looking to buy pre-loved Louis Vuitton bags or secondhand anime merch, FROM JAPAN\u2019s proxy buying and bidding service can help you get your hands on a plethora of awesome Japanese products. You can even browse through Yahoo! Auctions Japan<\/a> and the marketplace site Rakuma<\/a> on FROM JAPAN with our outstanding search engine. Start your secondhand shopping today with FROM JAPAN!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Whether you\u2019re looking for pre-loved designer bags or secondhand anime merch on Japanese shopping and auction sites, it\u2019s important to know the condition of the items you would like to purchase. 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